Deponent

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Deponent

Meaning of Deponent

witness ; one who gives information on oath or affirmation , respecting some fact known to him, before a judicial tribunal ; one who makes a deposition . See Bliss v Schuman, 47 Me. 248.

Deponent Alternative Definition

One who gives information, on oath or affirmation, respecting some facts known to him, before a magistrate; strictly, he who makes a deposition; but sometimes used for affiant.

Synonyms of Deponent

noun

  • affiant
  • apprizer
  • attestant
  • attestator
  • attester
  • attestor
  • communicant
  • communicator
  • compurgator
  • enlightener
  • indicator
  • informant
  • informer
  • one who attests
  • one who bears witness
  • one who gives evidence
  • one who makes an affidavit
  • one who testifies under oath
  • party making an affidavit
  • reporter
  • swearer
  • teller
  • testifier
  • voucher
  • witness
  • witness who gives testimony

Definition of Deponent in the Free Online Notary Dictionary

Person Who, Under Oath Or Affirmation, Gives Oral Testimony That Is Transcribed For Use In A Legal Proceeding.

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Concept of Deponent in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Deponent: One who makes a sworn written statement (deposition). If the statement is an affidavit, the maker is called and affiant.

Concept of Deponent in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Deponent: One who makes a sworn written statement (deposition). If the statement is an affidavit, the maker is called and affiant.

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  • Deposition
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