de|pos´a|ble

de|pos´a|ble
de|pose «dih POHZ», verb, -posed, -pos|ing.
–v.t.
1. to put out of office or a position of authority, especially a high one like that of king: »

The king was deposed by the revolution. You may my glories and my state depose (Shakespeare).

2. to declare under oath, especially in writing; testify: »

The witness deposed that she had seen the accused on the day of the murder.

–v.i.
to testify under oath, especially in writing.
[< Old French deposer < de- down, de- (< Latin dē-) + poser put, pose1]
de|pos´a|ble, adjective.
de|pos´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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