Oust

/aʊst/ verb

Definition

To force someone out of a position, place, or job, usually suddenly or permanently.

Etymology

From Old French 'ouster' meaning 'to remove or eject.' The word came through Anglo-Norman legal terminology and was used in court proceedings for evictions.

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The word 'oust' is a favorite of political commentators—but it was actually born in boring legal documents where landlords tried to kick out tenants!

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