dep·o·si·tion  (d ĕp ′ə-z ĭsh ən)
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n.1. The act of deposing, as from high office. 2. The act of depositing, especially the laying down of matter by a natural process. 3. Something deposited; a deposit. 4. Law Sworn testimony recorded for use in court at a later date. 5. Deposition The removal of Jesus from the cross.
dep′o·sition·al adj. |
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