deposition meaning and definition

DEPOSITION noun

Definition of deposition (noun)

1. the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
   • synonyms: deposit
2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office
3. the act of putting something somewhere
   • synonyms: deposit
4. the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office
   • synonyms: dethronement