1. the action of removing someone from office
2. a formal written statement given under oath, especially for use in court
Usage: legal
3. the natural process of laying down matter by a natural process
Usage: geology

Examples

• The deposition of the corrupt mayor was swift and decisive.
• The witness gave her deposition to the court reporter.
• His deposition revealed crucial details about the accident.
• The lawyer scheduled depositions for all key witnesses.
• Sediment deposition created layers of rock over millions of years.
• The deposition of minerals formed beautiful cave formations.
• River deposition built up the fertile delta over time.