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déposition

deposition, testimony

noun deh-poh-zee-SYOHN Less Common
People & Society Law

Origin: Latin depositio

Also means

deposal (from office)

Usage Note

Déposition in legal contexts means a formal witness statement or sworn testimony: faire une déposition means 'to give a statement'. In a historical or political sense, it means the deposal or removal of a ruler from power. Context distinguishes the two senses clearly.

Examples

"Il a fait sa déposition devant le juge."

Natural Translation

He gave his testimony before the judge.

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