deponent — meaning in English

English meaning

• deponent noun A person who gives sworn evidence in writing, especially in an affidavit or a deposition used in court proceedings.

Senses

deponent is used for these senses in English:

• deponent (grammar, of a verb) Having an active meaning, but conjugating as though it were being used with a different voice (such as the passive).
• deponent (grammar) A deponent verb.

deponent — full definition

1. noun A person who gives sworn evidence in writing, especially in an affidavit or a deposition used in court proceedings.
2. adjective In Latin and Greek grammar, describing a verb that is passive in form but active in meaning.