deponent

adjective

de·po·nent | \ di-ˈpō-nənt

Definition of deponent

(Entry 1 of 2)

: occurring with passive or middle voice forms but with active voice meaning the deponent verbs in Latin and Greek

deponent

noun

Definition of deponent (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a deponent verb

2 : one who gives evidence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

In most court cases, parties are allowed only one deposition to limit the burden of the deponents. — Matthew Adkins, The Mercury News, "Judge orders Vallejo police to turn over evidence in kidnapping case," 23 Jan. 2017

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deponent

noun

de·po·nent | \ di-ˈpō-nənt\

: a person who gives a deposition — compare affiant, witness