Depone

Quick meaning: Depone is a verb meaning (intransitive, law) To testify, especially in the form of a deposition.

Meaning

(intransitive, law) To testify, especially in the form of a deposition.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, law) To take the deposition of; to depose.
2. (transitive, rare, obsolete) To lay, as a stake; to wager.
3. (transitive, obsolete) To lay down; to place

Example Sentences

These two females did afterwards depone that Mr. Willet in his consternation uttered but one word

c. 1829?, Robert Southey, Inscription at Fort Augustus the obedient element / Lifts or depones its burthen

Word Forms

• depones
• deponing
• deponed

Synonyms for depone

Depending on context, synonyms include depose, swear.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include swear, depose, testify, avow, deposite, abdicate.

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