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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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A separate hearing to consider Pitt’s request to compel Shefler’s deposition is scheduled for July 8.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

The House of Representatives Oversight Committee issued two subpoenas for Black to share NDAs and give an on-camera deposition under oath.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

Gates voluntarily sat for the deposition before the committee on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Overall, the study found that nitrogen deposition increases global soil respiration by roughly 5%.

From Science Daily Jun. 2, 2026

Although Bobby had received numerous requests to give a deposition, he continued to refuse, so the case was dragging on.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

According to court documents filed on June 17, a California judge approved a request from Pitt’s legal team to compel depositions from individuals connected to the Stoli Group.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

With the per-page fees they can collect for selling transcript copies and for transcribing depositions, court reporters across the country can make upward of $100,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

In the Posillico lawsuit, DHS moved to seal documents in the case, including any depositions or affidavits; Judge David A. Tapp signed off on the motion.

From Salon May 25, 2026

“They were racing, you are going to hear,” Panish told jurors, showing snippets of video depositions from numerous people who witnessed the deadly crash on Sept. 29, 2020.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2026

But my cases against the Mosses and the state were still alive, and we received notice that Mr. and Mrs. Moss were going to give their depositions.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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