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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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Individual powder granules are measured in micrometres, the coatings in nanometres - they are applied using a technique known as atomic layer deposition.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

In a deposition, a lawyer asks if she had any formal training in real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

“My client could not proceed with his deposition due to his disabilities, age-related health issues, and related logistical challenges that could not be avoided,” Bonjean wrote.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

He blamed the false statements in his deposition testimony on the “passage of time, limited preparation, and his inability to recall the documents during questioning.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

After learning the details of Vivian’s deposition, I had begun to have doubts about my friend.

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

But then John Barnett, a whistleblower whom Kennedy interviewed for “Downfall,” died by suicide in the midst of depositions for a case against Boeing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 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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