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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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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

Maxwell declined to answer the committee’s questions during a video deposition in February from the Texas federal prison where she is serving her 20-year prison sentence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The deposition also shed light on management of Paxton’s blind trust, a tool that some politicians use to avoid conflicts of interest by separating them from their assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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




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