Depose
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Depose
To make a deposition; to give evidence in the shape of a deposition; to make statements that are written down and sworn to; to give testimony that is reduced to writing by a duly qualified officer and sworn to by the deponent.
To deprive an individual of a public employment or office against his or her will. The term is usually applied to the deprivation of all authority of a sovereign.
In ancient usage, to testify as a witness; to give evidence under oath.
depose
v. 1) to ask questions of a witness or a party to a lawsuit at a deposition (testimony outside of the courtroom before trial). 2) to testify at a deposition. (See: deponent, deposition)
TO DEPOSE, practice. To make a deposition; to give testimony as a witness.
TO DEPOSE, rights. The act of depriving an individual of a public employment or office, against his will. Wolff, Sec. 1063. The term is usually applied to the deprivation of all authority of a sovereign.