Dethronable

/diːˈθroʊnəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be removed from power, removed from a throne, or stripped of authority.

Etymology

From 'dethrone' (to remove from power) plus the suffix '-able' (capable of being). 'Dethrone' comes from 'de-' (away) and 'throne,' ultimately from Greek 'thronos' (seat).

Kelly Says

Every dethronable monarch in history thought their throne was secure—but historically, about 1 in 5 kings were actually deposed, showing that power is rarely as permanent as it seems!

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