Oust
(verb)
- Remove (someone) from a position of power or authority.
- Force (someone) to leave a place or situation.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french oster, from latin obstare "stand in the way", from ob- "in the way of" + stare "to stand".
Examples:
- The government was ousted by a military coup.
- He was ousted from the company by the board of directors.
- The team's star player was ousted from the game due to a violation of the rules.
- The dictator was finally ousted after years of protests and resistance.
- The company was forced to oust its CEO following a scandal.