: a person who gives a deposition — compare affiant, witness.

What is meant by deponent in law?

noun [ C ] LAW. /dɪˈpəʊnənt/ us. someone who states in writing or by speaking as a witness in a court of law that something is true: The court may order the deponent to attend for cross-examination.

Who is considered the deponent?

An individual who, under oath or affirmation, gives out-of-court testimony in a deposition. A deponent is someone who gives evidence or acts as a witness. The testimony of a deponent is written and carries the deponent's signature.