Depositing
/dɪˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of placing money or valuables in a bank or other financial institution for safekeeping.
Depositing funds into the client's escrow account is required before closing.
- (v. (gerund)) The act of submitting evidence, documents, or materials officially to a court or repository.
Depositing the expert report with the court is necessary prior to trial.
Forms
- deposit (base form)
- deposited (past tense)
- deposits (third-person singular)
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Commentary
Depositing is a gerund form; see base form 'deposit' for full definitions. Usage often relates either to financial safekeeping or to official submission of materials in legal processes.
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