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The correct answer is eject.

Oust

A. eject
B. uphold
C. engage in combat on horseback
D. wound

The correct answer is (A) To eject; to expel (from a position or place); to get rid of; to deprive of; to drive out; to force out; to put out of possession; to take away (a right, privilege, etc.); to dispossess of.

Oust comes from Old French oster (to remove), Latin obstare (to stand in the way, oppose).

Examples of use:

  • As soon as he had purchased the building, he ousted the tenants.
  • The shareholders ousted the previous board of directors and CEO.


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