depone

/di'poun/

Thân thiện

The witness will depone before the court tomorrow.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To testify or give evidence under oath, especially in a legal context: The verb "depone" specifically means to make a formal statement or declaration, typically in writing, that is sworn to be true before an authorized official. It is a formal and legal term.

Usage

• "Depone" is used almost exclusively in formal legal or official settings. It describes the act of providing sworn testimony, often in the form of a written deposition.
• It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. You "depone" about facts or events.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The witness was asked to depone before the court regarding the events of that night.
  • She will depone to the authenticity of the documents.
  • He had to travel to the lawyer's office to depone for the case.

Advanced Usage

• "To depone to something": To give sworn evidence about a specific fact or document.
  • The accountant will depone to the accuracy of the financial records.

Variants and Related Words

• Deponent (noun): A person who makes a deposition or gives sworn evidence.
  • The deponent signed the affidavit after giving his statement.
• Deposition (noun): The written record of testimony given under oath.
  • The lawyer read from the witness's deposition.

Synonyms

• Testify: To give evidence as a witness in a court of law.
• Declare: To state formally or officially.
• Attest: To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to declare that something is true or genuine.

Antonyms

• Recant: To withdraw or renounce a former statement or belief, often under oath.
• Withhold: To refuse to give (information or evidence).

Học thuật

Verb

1. make a deposition; declare under oath

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