deponent
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nənt adjective
1.
Classical Greek and Latin Grammar. (of a verb) appearing only in the passive or Greek middle-voice forms, but with active meaning.
noun
2.
Law. a person who testifies under oath, especially in writing.
3.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | grammar (of a verb, esp in Latin) having the inflectional endings of a passive verb but the meaning of an active verb |
| —n | |
| 2. | grammar a deponent verb |
| 3. | law |
| a. a person who makes an affidavit | |
| b. a person, esp a witness, who makes a deposition | |
| [C16: from Latin dēpōnēns putting aside, putting down, from dēpōnere to put down, | |
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Deponent
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Word Origin & History
deponent
1520s, originally grammatical, from L. deponentem, prp. of deponere (see deposit). Meaning "one who makes a deposition" is from 1540s.
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Example sentences
The deponent will be sworn in by the designated officer.
Only the deponent and any exhibits or demonstrative aids used in the examination will be video recorded.
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