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deposer

deposer

9.5
A person who tells what they saw or know under oath in a legal case
  • noun
  • /dɪˈpoʊzər/
  • Formal
translation icon : deponente
  • The deposer answered questions from both attorneys during the deposition.

Examples

  • Each deposer must swear an oath before providing their testimony.

  • In the transcript, the deposer clarified the details of the incident for the record.

  • The deposer provided crucial evidence in the trial.

  • During the hearing, the deposer answered all questions honestly.

  • Each deposer must take an oath to testify truthfully in court.

  • The deposer recounted their experience in detail during the legal proceeding.

  • During the deposition, the deposer provided important insights about the case.

Synonyms

witness
vsdeposer
  • Specialized
∞ 2.3

A person who tells what they know in court under oath

often gives prepared sworn statements rather than only in court testimony
deponent
vsdeposer
  • Formal
1 9.6

A person who gives a written statement under oath for a legal case

gives sworn evidence orally or in other formats rather than mainly written
testifier
vsdeposer
1 6.3

A person who speaks in court to tell what they know

usually gives formal statements that may be recorded outside court settings

Surface Forms

deposer singular
deposers plural

Morphology

deposer = depose (transparent) = depose + er

Agentive '-er' is directly added to the verb 'depose' to mean 'one who deposes (gives a deposition)'; the relation is a regular, predictable derivation.

Etymology

Deposer comes from Latin parts de- 'down' and ponere 'to place', the same root you see in deposit and deposition, so a deposer 'puts down' their testimony into the record.