What is the meaning of Deponent?

  • (v.t.) One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing.
  • (v.t.) A deponent verb.
  • (a.) Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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MLAWebster's. "deponent" 27 May 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/deponent/definitions/1996269>
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