One who depones; a person who gives testimony or makes a deposition under oath.
From 'depone' plus the agent suffix '-er.' This is a variant or alternative form of 'deponent,' emphasizing the active role of someone testifying.
While 'deponent' is the standard legal term, 'deponer' appears in some historical and Scottish legal documents, showing how English law terminology has regional and historical variations.
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