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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
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Rhymes with UNSEAT
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UNSEATING 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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