"Deponent" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
In practice, one who de-poses (that Is, testifies or makes oath in writing) to the truth of certain facts; one who gives under oath testimony which is reduced to writing; one who makes oath to a written statement. The party making an affidavit is generally so called
Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain
latin and Greek verbs.
One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives
evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing.
A deponent verb.
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