Found 3 items, similar to Deponent.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: deponent saksi
English → English (WordNet) Definition: deponent deponent n : a person who testifies or gives a deposition [syn: testifier]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Deponent Deponent \De*po"nent\, n. [L. deponenes, -entis, laying down. See Depone, v. t.] 1. (Law) One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing. [1913 Webster] 2. (Gr. & Lat. Gram.) A deponent verb. Syn: Deponent, Affiant. Usage: These are legal terms describing a person who makes a written declaration under oath, with a view to establish certain facts. An affiant is one who makes an affidavit, or declaration under oath, in order to establish the truth of what he says. A deponenet is one who makes a deposition, or gives written testimony under oath, to be used in the trial of some case before a court of justice. See under Deposition. [1913 Webster] Deponent \De*po"nent\, a. [L. deponens, -entis, laying down (its proper passive meaning), p. pr. of deponere: cf. F. d['e]ponent. See Depone.] (Gram.) Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs. [1913 Webster]