| 单词 | DEPONENT |
| 释义 | In practice. One who deposes (that is, testifies or makes oath Inwriting) to the truth of certain facts; one who gives under oath testimony which is reducedto writing; one who makes oath to a written statement. The party making an affidavitis generally so called.The word “depone,” from which is derived “deponent.” has relation to the mode inwhich the oath is administered, (by the witness placing his hand upon the book of theholy evangelists,) and not as to whether the testimony is delivered orally or reduced towriting. “Deponent” is included in the term “witness,” but “witness” is more general.Bliss v. Shuman, 47 Me. 24S. |
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