Definition of Deposition

the rejection of an individual from an office

Examples of Deposition in a sentence

After the deposition of the president, the vice-president was asked to lead the country.  

The deposition created a vacancy on the school board.  

As soon as the people received word of the dictator’s deposition, they ran in the streets and started to celebrate.  

The deposition of the football coach has left the team without a leader.  

When the voters learned of the politician’s tax evasion charges, they called for his deposition.  

Once the judge’s deposition becomes final, the committee will meet to choose a new judge.  

After Thompson’s deposition as governor, he will be asked to immediately vacate the governor’s mansion.  

Since Larry does not want to give up his position as vice-president, he has hired a lawyer to fight the deposition.  

Maggie started to look for a new job as soon as she learned about her deposition.  

Because of the soldier’s dishonorable deposition, he cannot be buried in a military cemetery.  

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