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Definition of: depose
(di·pōz′) v. ·posed, ·pos·ing v.t.
1. To deprive of official rank or office; oust, as a king.
2. To state on oath; give testimony of.
3. To take the deposition of.
—v.i.
4. To bear witness. See synonyms under AFFIRM. [<OF deposer <de- down (<L de-) + poser. See POSE1.]
—de·pos′a·ble adjective
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