Deposition in German
Deposition in German is Kreuzabnahme, Absetzung, Amtsenthebung — Deposition means the formal removal of someone from a position of power or office.
Deposition in German
Kreuzabnahme
(Christianity) The removal of Jesus from the cross.
Absetzung
The removal of someone from office.
Amtsenthebung
The removal of someone from office.
Entlassung
The removal of someone from office.
Ablage
The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.
Ablagerung
The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.
eidesstattliche Erklärung
(legal) The process of taking sworn testimony out of court; the testimony so taken.
What does "Deposition" mean?
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noun The formal removal of someone from a position of power or office.
"The deposition of the president shocked the international community."
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noun A formal, sworn statement of testimony given outside a courtroom, usually during legal proceedings.
"Her deposition lasted more than six hours."
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noun The natural process by which material such as sediment, snow, or frost settles or builds up somewhere.
"Over centuries, the deposition of sediment formed the river delta."
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Deposition in a sentence
- The deposition of the president shocked the international community.
- The deposition of the king ended the dynasty after centuries of rule.
- Her deposition lasted more than six hours.
- The witness gave a deposition in the lawyer's office last week.
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What is "Deposition" in German?
"Deposition" in German is Kreuzabnahme, Absetzung, Amtsenthebung. Deposition means: The formal removal of someone from a position of power or office.
How do you use "Deposition" in a sentence?
Example: "The deposition of the president shocked the international community." In German, "Deposition" is Kreuzabnahme, Absetzung, Amtsenthebung.
Are there other ways to say "Deposition" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "Deposition": Kreuzabnahme, Absetzung, Amtsenthebung, Entlassung, Ablage, Ablagerung.
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