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Deponent
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Deponent
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1. grammar
(of a verb, esp in Latin) having the inflectional endings of a passive verb but the meaning of an active verb
noun
2. grammar
a deponent verb
3. law
a.
a person who makes an affidavit
b.
a person, esp a witness, who makes a deposition
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Deponent
see synonyms of deponent adjective
1. Grammar
designating any of those verbs in classical Latin and Greek having passive or middle voice forms and an active meaning
noun
2. Grammar
a deponent verb
3. Law
a.
a person who testifies under oath, esp., one who makes a deposition
b.
affiant
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Deponent
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Grammar
Grammar
Being a verb of active meaning but passive or middle form, as certain Latin and Greek verbs.
n.
1. Grammar A deponent verb.
2. Law One who gives testimony by affidavit or deposition.
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