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Definition of oust

oust

/aʊst/
Past Simple:ousted
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Past Participle:ousted
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Present Participle:ousting
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• verb

1

To drive out or expel someone from a position, office, or place, especially by force or political maneuvering.

Example

"The board of directors voted unanimously to oust the chief executive following the financial audit."

2

To dispossess someone of property, legal title, or jurisdiction (in law).

Example

"The statute contains an explicit clause designed to oust the jurisdiction of the lower courts."

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• Rhymes for oust

• Nearby Words

ourself
ourselves
ouse
oust
ouster
out
out of

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Anglo-French 'ouster' (Old French 'oster', meaning to remove or take away), derived from Latin 'obstare', meaning to stand in the way of or oppose.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oust. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oust
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