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Deponent
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What's The Definition Of Deponent?
[n] a person who testifies or gives a deposition
Synonyms | Synonyms for Deponent: testifier Related Terms | Find terms related to Deponent: 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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