deposition
/ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/
Testimony taken under oath outside of court
deposition in a sentence
“The witness gave a detailed deposition lasting several hours.”
Origin of deposition
From Latin deponere (to put down), from de- (down) + ponere (to place)
Related Words
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A written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence
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Legal work done without charge for public good
tort
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