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unseat

American  
[uhn-seet] / ʌnˈsit /

verb (used with object)

  1. to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.

  2. to remove from political office by an elective process, by force, or by legal action.

    The corrupt mayor was finally unseated.
unseat British  
/ ʌnˈsiːt /

verb

  1. to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc

  2. to depose from office or position

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Etymology

Origin of unseat

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- 2 + seat

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