deposition

Synonyms:

deposit, dregs, grounds, precipitate, sediment, settlings.

Related Words:

affidavit, affirmation, allegation, announcement, declaration, degradation, discharge, dismissal, displacement, ejection, evidence, impeachment, overthrow, removal, testimony, unfrocking.

Origin:

1350–1400; Middle English (<Anglo-French ) <Late Latin dēpositiōn- (stem of dēpositiō) a putting aside, testimony, burial, equivalent to Latin dēposit(us) laid down (see deposit) + -iōn--ion. British dictionary: C14: from Late Latin dēpositiō a laying down, disposal, burying, testimony. —Dictionary.com. //

First Known Use of deposition: 14th century. History and Etymology for deposition: see depose. —Merriam-Webster.

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Updated: 4 August 2020 {4:41 PM}