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In French law. The depositum of the Roman and the deposit of the English law. It is of two kinds being either (1) Depot simply so called and which may be either voluntary or necessary and (2) sequestre which is a deposit made either under an agreement of the parties and to abide the event of pending litigation regarding it or byvirtue of the direction of the court or a judge … [Read more...] about DEPOT

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

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

In old Scotch practice A deponent. 3 How. State Tr. 695. … [Read more...] about DEPONER

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