Deponent
/dɪˈpəʊnənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A party who gives a sworn statement or deposition.
The deponent testified before the court about the events he witnessed.
- (adj.) Relating to or characteristic of a deponent, especially in giving testimony.
The deponent evidence was crucial to the trial's outcome.
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- deponents
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Commentary
Typically used to denote the individual providing evidence under oath in legal proceedings.
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