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Plural
deponents
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an individual who provides written or oral testimony under oath, typically in a legal context
- The deponent signed the affidavit, affirming the truthfulness of the statements contained within.
- As a deponent in the trial, she provided crucial eyewitness testimony about the events leading up to the accident.
- The lawyer carefully questioned the deponent to ensure clarity and accuracy in their deposition.
- The deponent's testimony was recorded verbatim by the court reporter for future reference.
- After being sworn in, the deponent answered the attorney's questions truthfully and to the best of their knowledge.