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Deposition
01
a recorded testimony given outside of court by a witness or party involved in a legal case, used as evidence in future proceedings
Example
The attorney scheduled a deposition with the key witness to gather essential information for the upcoming trial.
The court reporter meticulously transcribed the witness 's deposition to create an official record for the case.
02
removal of someone from a position of authority, especially a leader or monarch
Example
If the deposition of the dictator succeeds, the country may enter a new era of democracy and reform.
After the deposition, the once powerful ruler was exiled to a remote island.
03
the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
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depose
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deposition
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redeposition
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redeposition
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