avsatte

Avsatte is the simple past tense form of the Swedish verb avsätta. The verb has several common uses in contemporary Swedish. In political or organizational contexts, avsätta means to remove someone from a position of authority, typically through a formal decision or procedure. In scheduling or budgeting contexts, it can also mean to set aside or allocate time, money, or other resources for a specific purpose.

Etymology and forms: The word is built from the prefix av- meaning away or off, combined with sätta, “to place” or “to set.” The past tense form is avsatte, indicating a completed action. The past participle is avsatt, used with have forms such as har avsatt or var avsatt.

Usage notes: Avsätta is distinct from related verbs such as avskeda (to dismiss from employment) and avskaffa (to abolish). The noun avsättning exists and can refer to the act of removal from a position or the act of setting aside resources or time.

Examples: "Styrelsen avsatte VD:n efter uppgifter om misskötsel." "Vi avsatte två timmar till mötet." "Beslutet avsatte medel till projektet." These examples illustrate the two primary senses: removal from office and allocation of time or resources.

See also: avsättning, avsatt, avsätta.