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deposition definition

depo·si·tion (dep′ə zis̸h′ən, dē′pə-)

noun

  1. a deposing or being deposed; removal from office or position of power
  2. the act of testifying
  3. a depositing or being deposited
  4. something deposited or left lying
  5. Law the testimony of a witness made under oath, but not in open court, and written down to be used when the case comes to trial

Etymology: ME & OFr < L depositio, a laying or putting down < L depositus: see deposit

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