Dispope

/dɪsˈpoʊp/ verb

Definition

To remove from papal office; to depose a pope.

Etymology

From 'dis-' (remove, deprive) + 'pope.' A very rare religious term formed by analogy with other 'dis-' verbs meaning to remove from office or position.

Kelly Says

This word technically exists in English dictionaries but has almost never been used historically—the Church preferred 'depose' or other terms, making 'dispope' a perfectly logical word that time and convention passed by!

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