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deposition Definition and Meaning in English (deposition definition)

noun
Synonyms:testimonystatementaffidavit
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Deposition definition: A formal statement, especially one made under oath, to be used as evidence in court.

Definitions of Deposition

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A formal statement, especially one made under oath, to be used as evidence in court.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    The act of removing someone, especially a monarch or other powerful person, from office or power.

  3. 3noun

    The natural process by which a substance or material is laid down or accumulated.

Example Sentences

legal

“The lawyer took the witness's deposition before the trial.”

historical

“The deposition of the king led to a civil war.”

geological

“The river's deposition of silt created fertile land.”

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Deposition definition: A formal statement, especially one made under oath, to be used as evidence in court.
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'Deposition' translates to 'deposition' in English. Deposition definition: A formal statement, especially one made under oath, to be used as evidence in court.
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