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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