depositional

dep·o·si·tion   (děp'ə-zĭsh'ən)    n.   The act of deposing, as from high office. The act of depositing, especially the laying down of matter by a natural process. Something deposited; a deposit. Law Sworn testimony recorded for use in court at a later date. Deposition The removal of Jesus from the cross. dep'o·si'tion·al adj.

Main Entry: de·po·si·tion
Pronunciation: "de-p&-'zi-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin depositio testimony, from Latin, act of depositing, from deponere to put down, deposit
1 a : a statement that is made under oath by a party or witness (as an expert) in response to oral examination or written questions and that is recorded by an authorized officer (as a court reporter); broadly : AFFIDAVIT b : the certified document recording such a statement —compare INTERROGATORY
2 : the hearing at which a deposition is made deposition be recorded by other than stenographic means —Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 38(b)>
NOTE: A deposition can be used as a method of discovery, to preserve the testimony of a witness who is likely to become unavailable for trial, or for impeachment of testimony at trial. Depositions are distinguished from affidavits by the requirement that notice and an opportunity to cross-examine the deponent must be given to the other party.

Main Entry: de·po·si·tion
Pronunciation: "dep-&-'zi-sh&n, "dE-p&-
Function: noun
1 : a process of depositingsomething deposition and clearance of a metabolic product>
2 : something deposited : DEPOSIT depositions in Alzheimer's disease>