1. to remove someone from office, especially a ruler or leader
2. to give sworn testimony, especially in a legal proceeding
Usage: legal

Examples

• The military coup deposed the dictator after years of oppression.
• Parliament voted to depose the corrupt minister.
• The witness was deposed by the attorney before the trial.
• She had to depose under oath about what she witnessed.
• The rebels successfully deposed the king and established a republic.
• The lawyer will depose several key witnesses next week.