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depositions
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a recorded testimony given outside of court by a witness or party involved in a legal case, used as evidence in future proceedings
- The attorney scheduled a deposition with the key witness to gather essential information for the upcoming trial.
- The court reporter meticulously transcribed the witness's deposition to create an official record for the case.
- The expert witness provided a detailed deposition outlining their professional opinion on the matter.
- The defendant's attorney used the deposition to challenge the credibility of the opposing party's statements.
- The witness's deposition was admitted as evidence during the trial, influencing the judge and jury.
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removal of someone from a position of authority, especially a leader or monarch
- If the deposition of the dictator succeeds, the country may enter a new era of democracy and reform.
- After the deposition, the once powerful ruler was exiled to a remote island.
- The deposition of the king sparked widespread unrest across the kingdom.
- The deposition of the president led to a period of political instability.
- After a lengthy trial, the deposition of the CEO was finalized due to allegations of fraud.
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the natural process by which material is laid down or accumulated, especially by wind, water, or ice
- River deposition created a wide delta at the coast.
- Layers of sand and silt show repeated cycles of deposition.
- Glacial deposition formed the ridge of gravel along the valley.
- The scientist studied patterns of sediment deposition.
- Volcanic ash deposition covered the nearby fields.
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