deponent in Latin
deponent in Latin is dēpōnēns, deponens — deponent means a person who gives sworn evidence in writing, especially in an affidavit or a deposition used in court proceedings.
deponent in Latin
dēpōnēns
(grammar, of a verb) Having an active meaning, but conjugating as though it were being used with a different voice (such as the passive).
deponens
(grammar) A deponent verb.
What does "deponent" mean?
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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."
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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 Latin?
"deponent" in Latin is dēpōnēns, 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 Latin, "deponent" is dēpōnēns, deponens.
Are there other ways to say "deponent" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "deponent": dēpōnēns, deponens.
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