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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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“I have mountain biked in Montauk for better than 20 years,” he said in a deposition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

In the recent floods, Sahariah says, continuous heavy rainfall in Upper Assam and neighbouring Nagaland's Mon district triggered severe flooding and large-scale silt deposition in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Standard deposition techniques can leave gaps, create defects at the interface, and introduce electrical disorder.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

It is unclear when, or if, the deposition will be rescheduled.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

She said that as soon as she finished giving her deposition she would be returning to England.

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

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

Congressional testimony is a specialized skill distinct from earnings calls, courtroom depositions or television interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 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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