deposition

[dɛpəˈzɪʃən]

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A deposition is when someone officially tells their story, usually for a court case. It can also refer to a layer or deposit of something.

When people think of a deposition, they often imagine a lawyer asking questions to someone who witnessed an event or has information about a crime. The person being questioned is sworn in and must tell the truth – if they lie, it's called perjury. This process helps lawyers build their case by getting all the facts straight. In science, a deposition can also refer to a layer of material that forms on top of another one – like when ice deposits onto a lake during winter.

How common is "deposition"?

Word deposition is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

The removal of someone from office.
The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.
The production of a thin film of material onto an existing surface.
The process of taking sworn testimony out of court; the testimony so taken.
The formation of snow or frost directly from water vapor.
The transformation of a gas into a solid without an intermediate liquid phase (reverse of sublimation)
The formal placement of relics in a church or shrine, and the feast day commemorating it.

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Real examples of "deposition" in context

Jimmy And Kim Scam The Patron | Bali Ha'i | Better Call Saul

Movie part

And do we have the corresponding deposition for Mrs. Hildreth?

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How common is "deposition"?

noun

Real examples of "deposition" in context

Jimmy And Kim Scam The Patron | Bali Ha'i | Better Call Saul

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