unseat

[ uhn-seet ]

/ ʌnˈsit /

to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.

to remove from political office by an elective process, by force, or by legal action: The corrupt mayor was finally unseated.

Origin of unseat

First recorded in 1590–1600; un-² + seat

Their first attempt to unseat the House speaker failed miserably, so why not try again?

The YOLO Caucus' New Cry for Attention |Ben Jacobs |January 4, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
But is it enough to unseat London as the fashion week to watch?

Is New York Fashion Week Now the Cool Kid on the Block? |Liza Foreman |September 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In Massachusetts, Baker is making his second bid for office after failing to unseat Gov. Deval Patrick in 2010.

Return of the Blue State Republican Governor? |David Freedlander |September 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The state GOP was desperate to unseat him in its effort to take control of the legislature.

How the North Carolina GOP Made a Wrongfully Convicted Man a Death Row Scapegoat |Michael Daly |September 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Hofstra added that the episode has only added fuel to Tea Partiers looking to unseat the senator.

Mitch McConnell Is Now Tea Party Enemy No. 1 |Patricia Murphy |October 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
A bucking bronco, it might be explained, is a steed who by nature or training uses every means in its power to unseat its rider.

The Moving Picture Girls at Rocky Ranch |Laura Lee Hope
Thalcave, whom his antics could not unseat, managed his steed without difficulty.

In Search of the Castaways |Jules Verne
Luckily, this time I managed to lock the rowels of my long spurs under her girth, and she could not unseat me.

Short Stories of Various Types |Various
There had come a great shock and a great disgrace that had evidently conspired to unseat her reason.

The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure |Rex Beach
So securely was she enthroned in their regard that no rude and senseless jest could ever unseat her.

Prairie Folks |Hamlin Garland

unseat

/ (ʌnˈsiːt) /

to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc

to depose from office or position