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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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He’s asked to appear for a June 4 deposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

As chip makers look to add manufacturing capacity to meet steep demand, deposition and etch technology are driving Ichor’s growth, Shi said.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

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

The Chinese thin-film deposition equipment provider is poised to benefit from a strong memory expansion upcycle, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Ernest’s response contrasted sharply with that of Compton, who sat for a blistering daylong deposition by the Tribune’s lawyers without wavering for a moment in his defense of Kamen.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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