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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Dethrone \De*throne"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dethroned}; p. pr & vb n. {Dethroning}.] [Pref. de- + throne: cf F. d['e]tr[^o]ner; pref. d['e]- (L. dis-) + tr[^o]ne throne. See {Throne}.] To remove or drive from a throne; to depose; to divest of supreme authority and dignity. ``The Protector was dethroned.'' --Hume. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: dethrone v : remove a monarch from the throne; "If the King does not abdicate, he will have to be dethroned" [ant: {enthrone}]
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