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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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“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

"We directly introduced dislocations in CoAl during sputtering deposition," Zhang said.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

President Donald Trump invoked the Fifth repeatedly in a deposition for a civil case against the Trump Organization in New York back in 2022, before he returned to the White House.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

A May deposition of Ortiz, the ICE deportation officer, revealed more information about a shooting that unfolded in Ontario in October.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 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

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

After a year of depositions, hearings, and pretrial litigation, we eventually reached a settlement with most of the defendants that would provide Walter with a few hundred thousand dollars.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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