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deposition

Syllabification: (dep·o·si·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌdepəˈziSHən/
Definition of deposition

noun

  • 1the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch:Edward V’s deposition
  • 2 Law the process of giving sworn evidence:the deposition of four expert witnesses
  • 3 Law a formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence.
  • 4the action of depositing something:pebbles formed by the deposition of calcium in solution
  • 5 (the Deposition) the taking down of the body of Jesus Christ from the Cross.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin depositio(n-), from the verb deponere (see deposit)

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