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dep·o·si·tion

(dĕp′ə-zĭsh′ən)

1. The act of deposing, as from high office.

2. The act of depositing, especially the laying down of matter by a natural process.

3. Something deposited; a deposit.

4. Law Sworn testimony recorded for use in court at a later date.

5. Deposition The removal of Jesus from the cross.

dep′o·si′tion·al adj.

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depositional

(ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃənəl)

adj

of or relating to a deposition

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