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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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Named after a 18th century precursor to electric cells, LeydenJar uses a technique known as plasma deposition to make a lighter, more efficient anode – an essential component of all batteries.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Staley, who left JPMorgan in 2013, previously made similar statements in a deposition.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

However, that deposition was canceled after Cosby’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, insisted that her client was unable to appear in court because of his declining health.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Later, Barragan signed paperwork to change his answers to those deposition questions, saying he “found documents that refreshed my recollection” and that he did, in fact, author the inquiry and request for a criminal investigation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

I know I looked puzzled, for instead of leaving, Margaret closed the door and asked, “Do you know what a deposition is?”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

Rather than preparing to combine the companies, Paramount’s attention will be dominated by discovery, depositions and defending the merger in court, leaving integration plans largely on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The investigation, opened by Justice Department prosecutors, seeks to determine if Carroll lied under oath during several depositions against Trump, CNN and The New York Times reported.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

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

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

We walked into the airy conference room that overlooked Tampa Bay, which was an improvement over the crowded location for the Mosses’ depositions.

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




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