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deposing, vbl. n.|dɪˈpəʊzɪŋ|
[-ing1.]
The action of the verb depose; deposition.
1. Putting down from authority.
1480Caxton Chron. Eng. ccxliii. (1482) 283 After the deposynge of kyng Rychard. 1548Hall Chron. 15 When newes of kyng Richardes deposyng were reported. c1630Risdon Surv. Devon §68 (1810) 65 The deposing of the lord mayor. 1827Hallam Const. Hist. (1876) III. xiv. 100 The deposing of kings was branded as the worst birth of popery and fanaticism.
attrib.1662Jesuit's Reasons (1675) 117 The Popes deposing power. 1827Hallam Const. Hist. (1876) I. iii. 147 A few..disclaimed the deposing power of the Roman see.
2. Giving testimony on oath.
c1400Apol. Loll. 60 Noyþer þe deposing of þe witnes, nor þe sentens ȝeuing of þe juge, be it self makiþ a þing riȝtful. 1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong., Deposition de tesmoings, a deposing of witnesses. |