to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position. The president was ousted in a coup last year. oust someone from something: The committee wanted to oust him from the union.

What does being ousted mean?

1a : to remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity The rebels ousted the dictator from power. b : to take away (something, such as a right or authority) : bar, remove The states do not like attempts by Congress to oust their jurisdiction.

How do you use oust in a sentence?

1. The rebels finally managed to oust the government from power. 2. Last week they tried to oust him in a parliamentary vote of no confidence.