ousted

[ous-tid]

adjective

1. expelled or removed.

   The recently ousted CEO has told the board of directors that he won't accept his $800,000 severance.

2. Law.,  ejected or evicted.

   If there weren’t some restriction or cost, such as a bond, every ousted tenant would appeal, with or without justification.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of oust.

Other Word Forms

• unousted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ousted¹

First recorded in 1660–70; oust ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; oust ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Experts say the changes could affect nearly 200 pending cases against Khan, who was ousted after a falling out with the powerful military and remains in jail over corruption and other charges.

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Vestberg, who spent more than two decades at Ericsson, including seven as its CEO, was suddenly ousted from that top job following slumping sales and profits.

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After Hasina was ousted from power, a number of secret jails were discovered holding prisoners who had been detained for years without any legal process.

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Ali Bongo was in power for 14 years before he was ousted.

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A verdict in ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's closely watched crimes against humanity trial is expected later this month, Bangladeshi prosecutors said Tuesday.

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