Deponents

/dɪˈpoʊnənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of deponent; multiple people who give testimony or make depositions under oath.

Etymology

Plural form of 'deponent,' from Latin 'deponentes.' The word maintains its legal meaning across multiple witnesses.

Kelly Says

In legal depositions, multiple deponents might be interviewed about the same incident, and their statements are carefully compared to check for truthfulness and consistency.

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