DETHRONE

dethrone. Dethrone, v.t. to devest of royalty, to dispose

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De‐throne″ (dē̍‐thrōn″), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dethroned (–thrōnd″); p. pr. & vb. n. Dethroning.] [[Pref. de- + throne: cf. F. détrôner; pref. dé- (L. dis-) + trône throne. See Throne.]] To remove or drive from a throne; to depose; to divest of supreme authority and dignity. “The Protector was dethroned.” Hume.