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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