deponent

/dɪˈpɒntnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a court of law.

“The deponent took the stand and recounted the events of the incident.”

2. verb

To give evidence or testimony under oath, especially in a court of law.

“The witness deponed to the events she witnessed that night.”

Synonyms

  • testifier
  • witness

Antonyms

  • false witness
  • perjurer