verb
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to force out of a position or place; supplant or expel
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property law to deprive (a person) of the possession of land
Etymology
Origin of oust
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Anglo-French ouster “to remove,” Old French oster, from Latin obstāre “to stand in the way, oppose” ( ob- ob- + stāre “to stand ”)
Example Sentences
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And during oral arguments in January, both the liberal and conservative flanks of the court expressed doubts in the government’s claim that Trump could oust Cook on the basis of an unproven allegation.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026
The decision to oust Daniel Levy - hardly a fan favourite - only to replace him with a collection of 'suits' with no footballing IQ set the ball rolling.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
LIMA, Peru—Peru’s congress on Tuesday voted to oust the nation’s president, José Jerí, extending years of political upheaval in one of the world’s most important exporters of essential minerals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
A motion to oust Jeri, 39, received the backing of dozens of lawmakers on claims of influence peddling, the latest of a series of impeachment bids against him.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
He started with Allen Textiles Inc., buying up enough shares to oust the family from control.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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