01 v. t. To lay down; to divest one's self of; to lay aside.
imp. & p. p.
Deposed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Deposing
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1.
To lay down; to divest one's self of; to lay aside.[Obs.]“Thus when the state one Edward did depose, A greater Edward in his room arose.” — Dryden.
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2.
To let fall; to deposit.[Obs.]“Additional mud deposed upon it.” — Woodward.
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3.
To remove from a throne or other high station; to dethrone; to divest or deprive of office.“A tyrant over his subjects, and therefore worthy to be deposed.” — Prynne.
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To testify under oath; to bear testimony to; -- now usually said of bearing testimony which is officially written down for future use.“To depose the yearly rent or valuation of lands.” — Bacon.
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5.
To put under oath.[Obs.]“Depose him in the justice of his cause.” — Shak.