deposition
Pronunciation
/ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "deposition"in English

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
depositions
Examples
The attorney scheduled a deposition with the key witness to gather essential information for the upcoming trial.
02

removal of someone from a position of authority, especially a leader or monarch

Examples
If the deposition of the dictator succeeds, the country may enter a new era of democracy and reform.
03

the natural process by which material is laid down or accumulated, especially by wind, water, or ice

Examples
River deposition created a wide delta at the coast.
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