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The party receiving a deposit; one with whom anything is lodged in trust, as "depository" is the place where it is put The obligation on the part of the depositary is that he keep the thing with reasonable care, and, upon request, restore it to the depositor, or otherwise deliver it, according to the original trust. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition contracts. He … [Read more...] about DEPOSITARY

French law. The pillage which is made of the goods of a decedent. Ferr. Mod. h. t. … [Read more...] about DEPREDATION

In Scotch law. Deposit or depositum, the species of bailment so called. Bell. … [Read more...] about DEPOSITATION

A slump. A downward trajectory or current failure after a prior period of plenty or success. … [Read more...] about DEPRESSION

When one party questions the other party or a witness during prior to trial. This is often conducted in an office outside of court and all the questions and answers (under oath) are recorded by a court reporter or stenographer. With more frequency, depositions are now being videotaped. Deposition testimony may be used at trial for various purposes, including to refresh the … [Read more...] about DEPOSITION