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oust
[oust]
verb (used with object)
to expel or remove from a place or position occupied.
The bouncer ousted the drunk;
to oust the prime minister in the next election.
Synonyms: , , ,Law.to eject or evict; dispossess.
oust
/ ʊ /
verb
to force out of a position or place; supplant or expel
property law to deprive (a person) of the possession of land
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of oust1
Example Sentences
The ACC has accused Siddiq of illegally receiving land from the regime of her aunt Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as Bangladesh's prime minister last year.
The first was conservative president Park Geun-hye, whom Lee, as a member of the legislature’s legal team, helped oust in 2016 following a major graft scandal.
Since Bob Bakish was ousted as chief executive last year, the company has been managed by a trio of executives who share the title of co-chief executive.
He also tried to reassure members over the billionaire's threats to oust supporters of the bill, according to Politico.
The bank later ousted much of its leadership and board of directors.
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