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unseat

verb un·seat \-ˈsēt\

: to remove (someone or something) from a position of power or authority

: to cause (someone) to fall from a seat or saddle

Full Definition of UNSEAT

transitive verb
1
:  to dislodge from one's seat especially on horseback
2
:  to remove from a place or position; especially :  to remove from political office
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First Known Use of UNSEAT

1596
UNSEAT Defined for Kids

unseat

verb un·seat \ˌən-ˈsēt\
un·seat·edun·seat·ing

Definition of UNSEAT for Kids

1
:  to remove from a position of authority <The mayor was unseated in the election.>
2
:  to cause to fall from a seat or saddle

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