deposition
word
Definition
The act of removing someone from office, or the process of giving sworn evidence in court. Also means the process where material, like sand or sediment, settles in a place.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and technical term. In law, refers to giving a sworn statement before a trial. In science, refers to a process where particles settle (geology, chemistry). 'Deposition' in everyday speech is rare and mostly used in academic or legal settings.
Example Sentences
Rain causes soil deposition on the hillside.
basic
The river’s deposition changed its shape over years.
natural
During her deposition, she answered every question carefully.
natural
The lawyer took her deposition before the trial.
basic
Sediment deposition forms new land over time.
basic
After the scandal, the president’s deposition shocked the country.
natural