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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Deponent \De*po"nent\, a. [L. deponens, -entis, laying down (its proper passive meaning), p. pr of deponere: cf F. d['e]ponent. See {Depone}.] (Gram.) Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Deponent \De*po"nent\, n. [L. deponenes -entis, laying down See {Depone}, v. t.] 1. (Law) One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing. 2. (Gr. & Lat. Gram.) A deponent verb Syn: {Deponent}, {Affiant}. Usage: These are legal terms describing a person who makes a written declaration under oath, with a view to establish certain facts. An affiant is one who makes an affidavit, or declaration under oath, in order to establish the truth of what he says. A deponenet is one who makes a deposition, or gives written testimony under oath, to be used in the trial of some case before a court of justice. See under {Deposition}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: deponent n : a person who testifies of gives a deposition [syn: {testifier}]
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