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deponent Definition

de·pon·ent (dē pō′nənt, di-)

adjective

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

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

noun

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

deponent Law Definition

n

A person who, in connection with a litigation, makes a sworn statement, usually orally, in deposition; occasionally in a writing such as an affidavit.  See also affiant.
deponent Usage Examples

Possessives

  • name: They also give the deponent's name, place of abode, age and occupation, at the head of his or her deposition.

Converse of object

  • say: The said two deponents now most humbly and devoutly solicited the benefit of absolution.

Modifies a noun

  • verb: Does anyone know how to construct the future tense of a deponent verb?