deponents
plural of deponent
Source: Wiktionary
De*po"nent, n. Etym: [L. deponenes, -entis, laying down. See Depone, v. t.]
1. (Law)
Definition: One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing.
2. (Gr. & Lat. Gram.)
Definition: A deponent verb.
Syn.
– Deponent, Affiant. These are legal terms describing a person who makes a written declaration under oath, with a view to establish certain facts. An affiant is one who makes an affidavit, or declaration under oath, in order to establish the truth of what he says. A deponenet is one who makes a deposition, or gives written testimony under oath, to be used in the trial of some case before a court of justice. See under Deposition.
De*po"nent, a. Etym: [L. deponens, -entis, laying down (its proper passive meaning), p. pr. of deponere: cf. F. déponent. See Depone.] (Gram.)
Definition: Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 February 2025
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