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   Dep·o·si·tion

   /ˌdepəˈziSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch: "Edward V's deposition" Similar overthrowoverturningtopplingdownfallremoval from officeremovalunseatingdethronementsupplantingdisplacementdismissaldischargeoustingdrumming outthrowing outforcing outdriving outexpulsionexpellingejectionejectingdemotionousterinformal:sackingfiringdefenestrationturfing outrare:deposal
   • 2. the process of giving sworn evidence: "the deposition of four expert witnesses"
   • ▪ a formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence: "a commissioner to take depositions from witnesses" Similar statementsworn statementaffidavitattestationaffirmationassertionallegationsubmissiondeclarationpronouncementprofessiontestimonyevidencerare:asseverationavermentrepresentation
   • 3. the action of depositing something: "pebbles formed by the deposition of calcium in solution" Similar depositingsettlingaccumulationbuildupinformal:dumpingtechnical:precipitation
   • 4. the taking down of the body of Jesus Christ from the Cross.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin depositio(n-), from the verb deponere (see deposit).

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   Find 21 different ways to say DEPOSITION, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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   Need antonyms for deposition? Here's a list of opposite words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . Opposite of the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch. Opposite of a formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence. Opposite of the buildup or accretion of matter.

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   21 opposites of deposition - words and phrases with opposite meaning. What is the opposite of Deposition? Antonyms for Deposition (opposite of Deposition).

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Antonyms for deposition are words that represent the opposite action of depositing or placing something in a specific location. These antonyms are crucial in providing a clear understanding of language by highlighting contrasts to the process of deposition.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of deposition in English. deposition. noun. These are words and phrases related to deposition. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of deposition. The deposition of Charles I took place in 1649. Synonym. the act of deposing. The witnesses gave their pretrial depositions. Synonyms.

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   Antonyms for deposition at Synonyms.com with free online thesaurus, synonyms, definitions and translations.

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   n. disproof. negation. n. opulence. refusal. n. rejection. n. ascent. investiture. n. preference.

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   Synonyms for DEPOSITION: testimony, declaration, affidavit, deposit, allegation, statement, burial, evidence, opinion, overthrow, removal, witness, sediment, dethronement, ousting; Antonyms for DEPOSITION: enthronement.

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    Synonyms of deposition. 1. a. law : a testifying especially before a court. was sworn in before giving his deposition. b. : declaration. specifically, law : testimony taken down in writing under oath. took depositions from the witnesses. c. law : out-of-court testimony made under oath and recorded by an authorized officer for later use in court.

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    Best antonyms for 'deposition' are 'cancellation', 'absorb' and 'activation'.