to depone
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9.9
To give a formal statement under oath, often in writing
- verb
- /dɪˈpoʊn/
- Formal
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deponer
- Before the trial starts, he needs to depone about what he saw on the night of the incident.
Examples
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Would you be willing to let me depone you?
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The witness will depone in front of the court next week, providing crucial evidence.
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During the hearing, she was asked to depone regarding her knowledge of the events.
Synonyms
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4.6
To make a serious promise, often in court
is narrower, referring to formal sworn written evidence rather than a promise
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5.6
To say officially in court what you saw or know
is used specifically for written sworn statements rather than general court statements
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4.6
Show that something is true, often by signs or by people saying they saw it
is focused on making a formal written sworn statement under oath
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8.0
To give a formal statement while promising to tell the truth
is mainly used for written depositions rather than general legal statements
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Depone comes from Latin parts de- 'down' and ponere 'to put', the same root you see in position and pose. It originally meant to 'put down' words on paper, so to depone is to give a formal statement, often written and given under oath.