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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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A former model who had given a deposition to police in June as part of the investigation into Siad told the BBC his death meant information he may have had about Epstein was now lost.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Attar, an electrical engineer who lived in Iraq until 2008, buys vehicles at auctions, makes repairs, then resells them, according to a deposition in a lawsuit that arose from the incident.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

A separate hearing to consider Pitt’s request to compel Shefler’s deposition is scheduled for July 8.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

He also played a part of the deposition that detailed a trust to benefit the couple’s children, and the transfer of a Georgia property worth about $1 million.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

The shell may be broken, and even portions of it removed, and yet after a certain lapse of time the injured parts will be repaired by a deposition of shelly matter at the fractured parts.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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

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

In depositions taken as part of the suit, Erika said she had no knowledge of her husband’s crimes.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 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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