deposition
noun/ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,555 most common English word
Meaning
A formal statement given under oath, typically recorded for use in court.
Example sentence
The lawyer spent hours reviewing the deposition given by the key witness before the trial began.
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