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depose

Posted on October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 by admin

dih poz

1. to deprive of rank or office, esp. from an important position such as that of king.
The rebels deposed the leader and quickly established a provisional government.

2. to testify or give evidence, under oath, that can be used as testimony in a court of law.
The witness deposed that he had arrived home at midnight.

3. to question or gain a sworn statement from (a witness) for use in a trial.

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