phế truất

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The Vietnamese word "phế truất" is a verb that means "to depose" or "to remove from power." It is often used in political contexts when someone in a position of authority, such as a leader or a monarch, is forcibly removed from their position.

Usage Instructions:

• "Phế truất" is typically used when discussing significant political changes, such as a coup, revolution, or when a leader resigns under pressure.
• It is a formal term and is not commonly used in everyday conversation unless discussing political events.

Example:

• "Quân đội đã phế truất tổng thống trong một cuộc đảo chính." (The army deposed the president in a coup.)

Advanced Usage:

• In political discussions, you might encounter phrases like "phế truất một nhà lãnh đạo" (depose a leader) or "phế truất chính phủ" (depose the government), which can be used to describe the act of removing a ruling body.

Word Variants:

• "Phế" (to abolish, to invalidate) can be used on its own in various contexts.
• "Truất" (to remove) is often used in other phrases relating to taking away power or authority.

Different Meanings:

• While "phế truất" primarily refers to removing someone from power, it can also imply discrediting or invalidating someone’s position or authority in a broader sense.

Synonyms:

• "Lật đổ" (to overthrow) - This is also used in political contexts but may carry a slightly stronger connotation of force.
• "Bãi nhiệm" (to dismiss) - This is more commonly used in bureaucratic or administrative contexts and does not always imply forceful removal.

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verb

1. to depose