Also means
removal, ousting
Usage Note
Destitución specifically refers to being removed from an official post or position of authority, stronger than mere resignation (dimisión) or redundancy (despido). It is common in political and military journalism; the verb is destituir.
Examples
"La destitución del ministro sorprendió a todos."
Natural Translation
The minister's dismissal surprised everyone.

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