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deponent in German

deponent in German is Deponens — deponent means a person who gives sworn evidence in writing, especially in an affidavit or a deposition used in court proceedings.

deponent in German

Deponens
noun
(grammar) A deponent verb.

What does "deponent" mean?

  1. noun A person who gives sworn evidence in writing, especially in an affidavit or a deposition used in court proceedings.
    "The deponent states that she was at home on the night in question."
  2. adjective In Latin and Greek grammar, describing a verb that is passive in form but active in meaning.
    "Sequor, 'I follow', is a deponent verb."
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deponent in a sentence

  • The deponent states that she was at home on the night in question.
  • Counsel questioned the deponent for four hours before lunch.
  • Sequor, 'I follow', is a deponent verb.

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What is "deponent" in German?

"deponent" in German is Deponens. deponent means: A person who gives sworn evidence in writing, especially in an affidavit or a deposition used in court proceedings.

How do you use "deponent" in a sentence?

Example: "The deponent states that she was at home on the night in question." In German, "deponent" is Deponens.

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