ouster

American  

[ou-ster] / ˈaʊ stər /

noun

1. expulsion or removal from a place or position occupied.

   The opposition called for the ouster of the cabinet minister.

2. Law.

   1. an ejection or eviction; dispossession.

   2. a wrongful exclusion from real property.

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ouster British  

/ ˈaʊstə /

noun

1. property law the act of dispossessing of freehold property; eviction; ejection

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Etymology

Origin of ouster

1525–35; < Anglo-French, noun use of infinitive See oust

Example Sentences

Since Maduro's ouster, Rodriguez has worked closely with the United States, and the amnesty law has helped accelerate a thaw in Venezuela's ties with the broader West.

From Barron's

Director Lutfi had previously told AFP that challenges including actors' fears of the Assad authorities' reaction had prevented filming until after his ouster.

From Barron's

In contrast, the ouster of Zhang unfolded so quickly that outside observers had few tea leaves to read before Beijing confirmed his fate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her announcement marked the latest in a series of leadership shake-ups at the antitrust division since last summer, including the ouster of two other top officials.

From BBC

Ms. Hasina’s ouster was greeted with widespread optimism in the West.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• eviction
• expulsion
• overthrow
• removal