deposal

[ dih-poh-zuhl ]

noun

1. an act of deposing.

deposal

/ dɪˈpəʊzəl /

noun

1. See deposition
   another word for deposition

Word History and Origins

Origin of deposal¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; depose, -al ²

Example Sentences

As a matter of fact, although Sawyer didn't suspect it, his deposal was in the nature of a taste of discipline.

From Project Gutenberg

After his deposal and death there was a long interregnum; but the afflatus was only distributed, not extinguished.

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