Ouster

/ˈaʊstər/
noun

The act of throwing someone out or making them leave a position or place.

The board voted for the ouster of the CEO after the company's poor performance.
Visual representation of "ouster" - The act of throwing someone out or making them leave a position or place.
noun

A legal term referring to the removal or expulsion of a person from a property.

The owner filed for an ouster to reclaim his property from the illegal occupants.
Visual representation of "ouster" - A legal term referring to the removal or expulsion of a person from a property.

Often appears as...

  • ouster clause
  • legal ouster

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noun

The act of throwing someone out or making them leave a position or place.

The board voted for the ouster of the CEO after the company's poor performance.
Visual representation of "ouster" - The act of throwing someone out or making them leave a position or place.
noun

A legal term referring to the removal or expulsion of a person from a property.

The owner filed for an ouster to reclaim his property from the illegal occupants.
Visual representation of "ouster" - A legal term referring to the removal or expulsion of a person from a property.

Often appears as...

  • ouster clause
  • legal ouster

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Power Dynamics

Ouster often involves power struggle within organizations or groups.

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The ouster of the union leader was due to an internal power struggle.
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Negative Connotation

Ouster usually implies a forceful or involuntary removal and can suggest wrongdoing or failure.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The scandal led to the ouster of several high-profile executives.
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Formal Context

Primarily used in formal contexts, such as corporate or political discussions.

Illustration for Formal Context
After the vote of no confidence, the president faced ouster from office.
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Power Dynamics

Ouster often involves power struggle within organizations or groups.

Illustration for Power Dynamics
The ouster of the union leader was due to an internal power struggle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Ouster usually implies a forceful or involuntary removal and can suggest wrongdoing or failure.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The scandal led to the ouster of several high-profile executives.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Context

Primarily used in formal contexts, such as corporate or political discussions.

Illustration for Formal Context
After the vote of no confidence, the president faced ouster from office.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Power Dynamics

Ouster often involves power struggle within organizations or groups.

Illustration for Power Dynamics
The ouster of the union leader was due to an internal power struggle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Ouster usually implies a forceful or involuntary removal and can suggest wrongdoing or failure.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The scandal led to the ouster of several high-profile executives.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formal Context

Primarily used in formal contexts, such as corporate or political discussions.

Illustration for Formal Context
After the vote of no confidence, the president faced ouster from office.
Visual representation of the word "Ouster"

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Dalia Mogahed: The...

but not only that, they thought their future would be no better. What really changed after the ouster of Mubarak wasn't that life got easier. It actually got harder. But people's expectations for their future

Video examples

Dalia Mogahed: The...

but not only that, they thought their future would be no better. What really changed after the ouster of Mubarak wasn't that life got easier. It actually got harder. But people's expectations for their future

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Quote examples

Peter Bergen

American Journalist

Both China and Russia felt duped by the U.N. 'no-fly' zone resolution regarding Libya in 2011 that eventually led to the ouster of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. China and Russia had abstained from the Libyan resolution, and neither country plans to make what they regard as a similar mistake again.
Portrait of Peter Bergen

Quote examples

Ben Shapiro

American Author

The ouster of Jill Abramson as executive editor of 'The New York Times' sent shock waves through the media landscape. Reports that she was fired thanks in part to a soured relationship based on the 'Times' alleged sexist pay discrepancy only made those shock waves stronger.
Portrait of Ben Shapiro

Quote examples

Brent Scowcroft

American Public Servant

Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.
Portrait of Brent Scowcroft

Quote examples

Peter Bergen

American Journalist

Both China and Russia felt duped by the U.N. 'no-fly' zone resolution regarding Libya in 2011 that eventually led to the ouster of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. China and Russia had abstained from the Libyan resolution, and neither country plans to make what they regard as a similar mistake again.
Portrait of Peter Bergen

Quote examples

Ben Shapiro

American Author

The ouster of Jill Abramson as executive editor of 'The New York Times' sent shock waves through the media landscape. Reports that she was fired thanks in part to a soured relationship based on the 'Times' alleged sexist pay discrepancy only made those shock waves stronger.
Portrait of Ben Shapiro

Quote examples

Brent Scowcroft

American Public Servant

Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.
Portrait of Brent Scowcroft
Example 1 of 3
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