Associations to the word «Deponent»

Wiktionary

DEPONENT, adjective. (of some Latin, Greek, or Old Irish verbs) Having passive form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning. (Such verbs, originally reflexive, are considered to have laid aside their passive meanings.)
DEPONENT, noun. (legal) A witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her.
DEPONENT, noun. (grammar) A deponent verb.

Dictionary definition

DEPONENT, noun. A person who testifies or gives a deposition.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke