deposition

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: dep-o-si-tion (4)

English Definition

The action of deposing someone, or a formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence

Example Sentence

The witness gave her deposition in court.

US IPA /ˌdepəˈzɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌdepəˈzɪʃn/