noun
deposition
The removal of a ruler or official from power.
The rebellion leads to the ruler's deposition from power.
Etymology
Latin de- and ponere express putting down. Deposing rulers figuratively puts them down from their elevated positions, removing the offices or authority they previously held.
More examples
- The council voted for the official's deposition.
- His deposition ended the dynasty's control.
- The historian examined the events before the deposition.
Forms
deposition
Similar words
- removal
- The general act, without specifically ending someone's rule.
- overthrow
- Overthrow suggests forceful removal, often of a government.