deposition /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/ noun plural depositions
plural depositions
Learner's definition of DEPOSITION
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[count] law : a formal statement that someone who has promised to tell the truth makes so that the statement can be used in court
especially : a formal statement that is made before a trial by a witness who will not be present at the trial证词;(尤指未到庭证人提供的)做证书 2
[noncount] technical : the action of depositing something (such as sand, snow, or mud) on a surface or area especially over a period of time沉积;沉淀;淤积 3
[count, noncount] formal : the act removing someone from a powerful position : the act of deposing someone罢免;废黜