Associations to the word «Deponent»
Noun
- Verb
- Gent
- Deposition
- Semi
- Hugh
- Rebellion
- Parti
- Assist
- Tense
- Husband
- Person
- Form
- Caroline
- Castle
- Transcript
- Testimony
- Witness
- County
- Shane
- Voice
- Accused
- Land
- Dwelling
- Horse
- Hay
- Mare
- Came
- Having
- Wearing
- Reporter
- Witch
- Oath
- Examination
- Evidence
- Mood
- Tribute
- Parish
- Debt
- Copy
- Judge
- Question
- Cattle
- Meaning
- Document
- Answer
- Fact
- Full
- Court
- Estate
- Six
- Say
- Means
- Good
- Saw
- Part
- Writing
- House
- Case
- Value
- Boat
- Mother
- William
Adjective
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
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