deponent

The definition of deponent is active but in a passive way.

(adjective)

An example of a deponent verb is a verb that has an active meaning but takes a passive or middle form such as in the phrase "I take."

Deponent is defined as a person who testifies under oath in a deposition or in writing by signing an affidavit.

(noun)

An example of a deponent is a person who is asked questions by lawyers during a deposition for a court case.

See deponent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Gram. designating any of those verbs in classical Latin and Greek having passive or middle voice forms and an active meaning

Origin: L deponens, prp. of deponere, to lay down, set down: see depose

noun

Gram. a deponent verb
Law
1. a person who testifies under oath, esp., one who makes a deposition
2. affiant

See deponent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Grammar

Being a verb of active meaning but passive or middle form, as certain Latin and Greek verbs.

noun

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Late Latin (verbum) dēpōnēns, (verbum) dēpōnent-, deponent (verb)

Origin: , present participle of Latin dēpōnere, to put down; see depone

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