Deposition
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Legal Context
Used in legal scenarios, often during trials or investigations. She prepared her deposition carefully with her lawyer.
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Sworn Evidence
A deposition is treated like an oath; the person must tell the truth. He gave his deposition under oath at the courthouse.
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Pre-trial Procedure
Often part of discovery, before the actual trial begins. The depositions provided crucial information for the case.