deposition

BrE /dɪˈpɒzɪʃn/ AmE /ˌdiːpəˈzɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 LEGAL TESTIMONY [singular] C1

a formal statement made by a witness in court or under oath, often recorded for later use in legal proceedings.

declaración bajo juramento, testimonio

  • give/make a deposition

Collocations court deposition · legal deposition

  • The witness gave a deposition in the courtroom.

    El testigo dio una declaración bajo juramento en el tribunal.

2 REMOVAL FROM OFFICE [singular] B2

the act of removing someone from a position or office, especially in politics.

destitución, cesación en el cargo

  • deposition of sb

Collocations political deposition · forced deposition

  • The king's deposition was a turning point in the country's history.

    La destitución del rey fue un punto de inflexión en la historia del país.

3 MINERAL DEPOSITION [singular] C1

the process by which minerals are deposited in rock layers, often forming valuable mineral deposits.

acumulación de minerales, depósito de minerales

  • mineral deposition

Collocations chemical deposition · physical deposition

  • The mineral deposition in the cave walls is a result of water seeping through.

    La acumulación de minerales en las paredes de la cueva es resultado del agua que fluye a través.