Deposition
/ˌdepəˈzɪʃn/noun
A formal statement, sometimes in writing, of what a person saw, said, or did, given in a law setting.
The attorney questioned the witness during his deposition.
Often appears as...
- take a deposition
- give a deposition
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in legal scenarios, often during trials or investigations.
She prepared her deposition carefully with her lawyer.
Pro Tip 2/3Sworn Evidence
A deposition is treated like an oath; the person must tell the truth.
He gave his deposition under oath at the courthouse.
Pro Tip 3/3Pre-trial Procedure
Often part of discovery, before the actual trial begins.
The depositions provided crucial information for the case.
Compare with
affidavitcertificatedeclarationdeposeoathstatementtestimonywitness
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