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Deponent

Deponent Meaning & Definition
Deponent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Deponent?

[n] a person who testifies or gives a deposition

Synonyms | Synonyms for Deponent: testifier

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See Also | informant | witness | witnesser

Deponent In Webster's Dictionary

\De*po"nent\, n. [L. deponenes, -entis, laying down. See {Depone}, v. t.] 1. (Law) One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing. 2. (Gr. & Lat. Gram.) A deponent verb. Syn: {Deponent}, {Affiant}. Usage: These are legal terms describing a person who makes a written declaration under oath, with a view to establish certain facts. An affiant is one who makes an affidavit, or declaration under oath, in order to establish the truth of what he says. A deponenet is one who makes a deposition, or gives written testimony under oath, to be used in the trial of some case before a court of justice. See under {Deposition}.
\De*po"nent\, a. [L. deponens, -entis, laying down (its proper passive meaning), p. pr. of deponere: cf. F. d['e]ponent. See {Depone}.] (Gram.) Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs.

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