Synonyms for

Deposition

Verb / ˌdepʌˈzɪʃʌn / Another word for deposition — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deposition means the act of removing someone from a position of power. It can also mean the act of giving sworn evidence.

Synonyms & similar words

dethronement deposit removal dismissal ouster ejection expulsion eviction exile banishment testimony affidavit declaration statement testification attestation swearing oath pledge promise vow word

Synonyms by register

Formal

testimony statement affidavit declaration

Informal

swearing-in giving your word telling it like it is

Literary

attestation depositionary

Antonyms

retention keeping possession holding retrieval reclamation

Common collocations

  • under deposition
  • deposition testimony
  • deposition transcript
  • take a deposition
  • file a deposition
  • deposition date
  • deposition notice

Word family

noun deposition
verb depose

Usage note

The word 'deposition' can refer to the act of giving sworn testimony outside of court or the sworn written testimony itself. It is most commonly used in legal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The deposition of the CEO was a shock to the employees.
  2. The witness gave a deposition in court.
  3. After the deposition, the former president left the building.
  4. The deposition process can be stressful for those involved.
  5. The lawyer prepared the witness for the deposition.

Quotes

  • Freedom of speech includes the freedom to offend people, the freedom to criticize, and the freedom to express unpopular opinions without fear of government retaliation or censorship. If that freedom is taken away, then dumb and docile sheep may be happy, but people who cherish democracy will be very unhappy indeed. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is the canary in the coal mine for democracy. If it goes, so does everything else. - Michael Shermer, 'The Deposition of a Great Mind'
  • Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together. - Daniel Webster, 'The Dartmouth College Case Depositions, 1816-17'
  • I would rather be the offspring of two apes than be a man and afraid to face the truth. - Thomas Henry Huxley, 'The Deposition of a Great Mind'

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