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depo·si·tion (dep′ə zis̸h′ən, dē′pə-)
noun
- a deposing or being deposed; removal from office or position of power
- the act of testifying
- a depositing or being deposited
- something deposited or left lying
- 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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