Depositions
/dɪ'pɒzɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Sworn out-of-court oral testimony of a witness recorded for use in court or discovery.
The attorney used the depositions of witnesses to prepare for trial.
Forms
- deposition
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Commentary
Depositions are fundamental in civil procedure, useful for preserving testimony before trial and assessing witness credibility.
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