What is the meaning of ousting?

noun

  • The act of ejecting someone or forcing them out.

verb

  • Remove from a position or office.
    • usage: "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds"
  • Remove and replace.
    • usage: "The word processor has ousted the typewriter"
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