deponent
pronunciation
How to pronounce deponent in British English:
UK [dɪ'pəʊnənt]
How to pronounce deponent in American English:
US [dɪ'poʊnənt]
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- Noun:
- a person who testifies or gives a deposition
Word Origin
- deponent (adj.)
- 1520s, originally grammatical (of verbs passive in form but active in sense), from Latin deponentem "putting down or aside," present participle of deponere (see deposit (v.)). Noun meaning "one who makes a deposition" is from 1540s.
Example
- 1. The deponent made an affidavit .
- 2. The judge and jury are not only able to listen to the witness ( deponent ) , but also see the deponent at the same time .
- 3. Before swearing the affidavit , the solicitor or commissioner is particularly requested to make sure that the full name , address and description of the deponent are stated , and to initial any crossings-out or other alterations in the printed form .