Meaning
testimony, deposition
- formal written or spoken statement given as evidence in a court of law
- removal of a ruler, monarch, or official from power
In a sentence
Il testimone ha rilasciato una lunga deposizione davanti al giudice.
The witness gave a long statement before the judge.
La polizia ha registrato tutte le deposizioni dei presenti.
The police recorded all the statements of those present.
La sua deposizione non coincide con quella degli altri testimoni.
His testimony does not match that of the other witnesses.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| deposizione | feminine · singular |
| deposizioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal or legal register: common in news reports and courtroom contexts.
- Takes the collocation 'rilasciare una deposizione' (to give a deposition).