Definition of DEPONENT in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DEPONENT
In practice. One who deposes (that is, testifies or makes oath, now in writing) to the truth of certain facts; one who gives under oath testimony which is reduced to writing; one who makes oath to a written statement. The party making an affidavit is generally so called, though in the United States the term "affiant" is also commonly applied to such party, the terms, when used with reference to one making an affidavit, are synonymous. Walden v. Crego's Estate, 238 Mich. 564, 285 N.W. 457, 461.
The word "depone," from which is derived "deponent," has relation to the mode in which the oath is administered, (by the witness placing his hand upon the book of the holy evangelists,) and not as to whether the testimony is delivered orally or reduced to writing. "Deponent" is included in the term "witness," but "witness" is more general. Bliss v. Shuman, 47 Me. 248.
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