1. the act of removing someone from a position of power or authority, especially from political office
2. the act of causing someone to fall from a horse or bicycle
Usage: equestrian; cycling

Examples

• The unseating of the incumbent mayor shocked the political establishment.
• Voters were determined to achieve the unseating of corrupt officials.
• The horse’s sudden movement resulted in the unseating of its rider.
• The cyclist’s unseating was caused by hitting a pothole.
• The unseating of the champion came as a surprise to everyone.
• Political analysts predicted the unseating of several senators.
• The rough terrain led to the unseating of multiple riders during the race.