The act is almost always linked to a "coup," a sudden overthrow of government that is sometimes bloodless but more often not. ⚖️ The Legal Act: To Testify

In the legal world, to depose means to take evidence from someone under oath. It is a grueling, tactical "marathon" used to uncover facts or trap witnesses in inconsistencies.

In history and literature, to depose is to remove someone from power, often a king or leader. This is the more dramatic, "game of thrones" side of the word.