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deposition

[dep-uh-zish-uhn, dee-puh-] / ˌdɛp əˈzɪʃ ən, ˌdi pə- /


NOUN
attestation of truth, especially in legal matters
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STRONG


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During his testimony and cross-examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, he looked petty and pugilistic, offering answers inconsistent with his deposition and quibbling with defense attorney William Savitt over yes-or-no questions for hours.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Maxwell declined to answer the committee’s questions during a video deposition in February from the Texas federal prison where she is serving her 20-year prison sentence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The Dutch group, which supplies wafer-processing equipment for the deposition of thin films, reported sales of 862.5 million euros, equivalent to $1.02 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The deposition, which remained effectively sealed for over four years, also revealed details about Paxton’s early investments and his blind trust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The shell may be broken, and even portions of it removed, and yet after a certain lapse of time the injured parts will be repaired by a deposition of shelly matter at the fractured parts.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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