Deposition Definition & Meaning

deposition
noun
  1. the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
  2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office
  3. the act of putting something somewhere
  4. the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office

"Deposition" in song lyrics

See how deposition is used in real songs:

  • "What you ain't know? Steady flow's my deposition"
    Diamond D — Hiatus
  • "Now its the mad magician with the ill deposition"
    D.I.T.C. (Diggin in the Crates) — Day One
  • "napa california deposition"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "deposition"

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