deponent

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die unter Eid aussagt oder eine Erklärung abgibt, meist im juristischen Kontext.

A noun referring to a person who gives sworn testimony or makes a deposition, typically in a legal context.

1. Person giving testimonyC1formallegal

   A person who makes a sworn statement or gives evidence in writing, typically for legal purposes.

   Aussagender

   • The deponent signed the affidavit in front of a notary.
   • In court, the deponent's testimony was crucial to the case.
   • The lawyer questioned the deponent about the events of that night.

   Synonymeaffiantattestanttestifierwitness