1. sworn testimony given outside of court, typically recorded for use in legal proceedings
Usage: legal
2. the act of removing someone from office or position of authority
Usage: formal
3. the process of laying down sediment or other material
Usage: geology

Examples

• The lawyers scheduled depositions with all the key witnesses.
• Her deposition lasted three hours and was recorded by a court reporter.
• The depositions revealed crucial evidence about the company’s practices.
• The king’s deposition marked the end of the monarchy.
• Mineral depositions formed layers in the cave over thousands of years.
• The river’s depositions created fertile soil in the delta.
• All depositions must be completed before the trial begins.