deposing, vbl. n.
(dɪˈpəʊzɪŋ)
[-ing1.]
The action of the verb depose; deposition.
1. Putting down from authority.
| 1480 Caxton Chron. Eng. ccxliii. (1482) 283 After the deposynge of kyng Rychard. 1548 Hall Chron. 15 When newes of kyng Richardes deposyng were reported. c 1630 Risdon Surv. Devon §68 (1810) 65 The deposing of the lord mayor. 1827 Hallam Const. Hist. (1876) III. xiv. 100 The deposing of kings was branded as the worst birth of popery and fanaticism. |
| attrib. 1662 Jesuit's Reasons (1675) 117 The Popes deposing power. 1827 Hallam Const. Hist. (1876) I. iii. 147 A few..disclaimed the deposing power of the Roman see. |
2. Giving testimony on oath.
| c 1400 Apol. Loll. 60 Noyþer þe deposing of þe witnes, nor þe sentens ȝeuing of þe juge, be it self makiþ a þing riȝtful. 1580 Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong., Deposition de tesmoings, a deposing of witnesses. |