witness. One who gives information, on oath or affirmation, respecting some facts known to him, before a magistrate he who makes a deposition. A person who is being deposed or interrogated at a deposition. In practice. One who deposes (that is, testifies or makes oath in writing) to the. truth of certain facts; one who gives under oath testimony which is reduced to writing; one … [Read more...] about DEPONENT
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DEPRAVE
To defame; vilify; exhibit contempt for. In England it is a criminal offense to "deprave" the Lord's supper or the Book of Common Prayer. Steph. Crim. Dig. 99. … [Read more...] about DEPRAVE
DEPONER
In old Scotch practice A deponent. 3 How. State Tr. 695. … [Read more...] about DEPONER
DEPRECIABLE ASSET
An asset which has a useful life of one or more years and can be depreciated (reduced in value) over its useful life. … [Read more...] about DEPRECIABLE ASSET
DEPOPULATIO AGRORUM
In old English law. The crime of destroying, ravaging, or laying waste a country. 2 Hale P. C. 333 ; 4 Bl. Comm. 373. … [Read more...] about DEPOPULATIO AGRORUM