Definition

The act of forcing someone out of a position, place, or property, often in a legal context.

Example

The ouster of the CEO surprised everyone in the company.

Conversation

Did you hear about the CEO's ouster from the company?

Yeah, it was all over the news last night!

I can't believe it happened so suddenly; there must be more to the story.

Definitely, it's surprising when someone gets an ouster like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ouster comes from the Old French word 'ouster' (meaning to remove or take away), which is derived from the Latin 'auferre' (meaning to carry away). The word 'ouster' refers to the act of removing someone from a position or place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking away' ('ouster' from Old French) to remember that 'ouster' means to remove someone from their position.

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