No. 4,175 in French

destitution

The state of extreme poverty or deprivation.

In a sentence

Sa destitution du poste de directeur a choqué tout le personnel.
His removal from the position of director shocked the entire staff.
In this sentence, 'destitution' refers to the formal removal or dismissal from a position of authority or office.
La destitution du président a été votée par le parlement.
The impeachment of the president was voted by the parliament.
Here, 'destitution' is used in a political context, referring to the process of formally impeaching or removing a president from office.
La famille fait face à une grande destitution après la perte de leur maison.
The family faces great impoverishment after losing their home.
In this context, 'destitution' signifies a state of extreme poverty or lack of resources.

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