deposition
noun
removal from an office or position.
depositions
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pluralof deposition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This account—pieced from hundreds of pages of court records and depositions as well as hours of video—offers a rare, inside view into how politics and identity clashes can rock a workplace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The investigation, opened by Justice Department prosecutors, seeks to determine if Carroll lied under oath during several depositions against Trump, CNN and The New York Times reported.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
According to court documents filed on June 17, a California judge approved a request from Pitt’s legal team to compel depositions from individuals connected to the Stoli Group.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
In the Posillico lawsuit, DHS moved to seal documents in the case, including any depositions or affidavits; Judge David A. Tapp signed off on the motion.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
Even Nathaniel Blackwood quit stopping by except when hearings and depositions required his presence.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
