Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of UNSEAT

Pronunciation:  un'seet

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse
  2. [v]  remove from political office; "The Republicans are trying to unseat the liberal Democrat"
 
 Sponsored Links: 
 
 See Also: displace, move, remove

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Un*seat"\, v. t. [1st pref. un- + seat.]
1. To throw from one's seat; to deprive of a seat. --Cowper.
2. Specifically, to deprive of the right to sit in a
   legislative body, as for fraud in election. --Macaulay.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY