ouster

Definition

A putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection.

Etymology

From Old French ouster, oustre, a nominalization of Anglo-Norman oustre (“to oust”).

Example Sentences

• "According to three Lakeview employees, Mr. Kendrick’s ouster came as the nursing home was telling staff members to try to clear out less-profitable residents to make room for a new class of customers who would generate more revenue: patients with Covid-19."
• "Mr. Sunak, a former chancellor whose resignation in July precipitated Mr. Johnson’s ouster, earlier said he would not serve in Ms. Truss’s cabinet."
• "The announcement blindsided employees, many of whom learned of the sudden ouster from an internal announcement and the company’s public facing blog."