Depone: meaning, definitions and examples

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depone

 

[ dษชหˆpoสŠn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To depone means to make a formal statement under oath, often in the context of legal proceedings. This involves providing testimony or evidence as a witness in a court of law or during a deposition. The term is often used in legal systems that follow common law traditions. Deposition, in this sense, refers specifically to the act of giving sworn evidence. It is a process that seeks to establish facts in legal disputes, ensuring that the information provided is credible and reliable.

Synonyms

attest, swear, testify.

Examples of usage

  • He was asked to depone in the ongoing trial.
  • Witnesses were required to depone about the events they had seen.
  • The attorney prepared her client to depone effectively.
  • During the deposition, she had to depone about her whereabouts on the night of the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "depone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น depรตe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฎเคพ เค•เคฐเคคเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช legt ab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyimpan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะปะฐะดะฐั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deponuje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝฎใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deposita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท depozito yapar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุถุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklรกdรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uloลพรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ˜ๆ”พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deponira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ setur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qdim edir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deposita

Etymology

The word 'depone' originates from the Latin word 'deponere,' which means 'to lay down, put aside, or set down.' It is composed of the prefix 'de-' indicating removal or reversal, and 'ponere,' which means 'to place' or 'to put.' The term transitioned into Middle English and was influenced by the legal terminology of the time when formal witness testimony became a standardized part of judicial proceedings. Over time, 'depone' has retained its specific legal connotation, distinguishing it from more general terms for speaking or providing information. With the increase in formal legal processes in English-speaking countries, particularly in common law jurisdictions, the use of 'depone' became more prevalent in legal documents and testimony requirements.