deposition
/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: depositions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The removal of someone from office.
Noun
Examples
So, Andover featured in the Glorious Revolution, which involved the deposition of Catholic fraterniser James II and his replacement by stout Protestants William and Mary.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deposition” mean?
The removal of someone from office.
Is “deposition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.