ouster

[/ˈaʊstər/]
nounpl: ousters
destituição, derrubada, expulsão
1. The removal or dismissal of someone from office, position, or place
The ouster of the CEO came after months of scandal.
A destituição do CEO ocorreu após meses de escândalo.
2. A legal action to remove a person from possession or occupation of property
The landlord initiated an ouster proceeding against the tenant.
O proprietário iniciou um processo de despejo contra o inquilino.
3. The act of forcing someone out or expelling them
The ouster of the military regime was celebrated by the people.
A derrubada do regime militar foi celebrada pelo povo.
The term 'ouster' is frequently used in American political and legal discourse, particularly in discussions of government transitions, corporate changes, and tenant disputes. In Brazil, 'destituição' is more formal and legalistic, while 'derrubada' is commonly used in political contexts to describe the overthrow of leaders or regimes. The word carries significant weight in discussions of governance and institutional change.
NYC Slang
the boot, getting bounced, getting booted out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
removaldismissalexpulsiondepositionevictionejection
Antonyms / Antônimos
appointmentinstallationreinstatementretention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destituição, derrubada
Most common in formal and political contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tirada, derrubada
Common in informal political discourse
São Paulo
destituição, demissão
Used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
destituição, derrota
Less commonly used; prefer 'remoção' or 'afastamento'

Related Words

deposeevictexpeldismissremovaldisplacement

Related Idioms & Phrases

ouster of power
political ouster
forced ouster
ouster proceedings
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