English · Word Candidate

deposition

/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: depositions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The removal of someone from office.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại bỏ ai đó khỏi chức vụ

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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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá trình hoặc kết quả tích tụ vật chất

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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.

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