👉 In the context of law, a deposition is an oral statement made by an individual in court. The deposition is generally conducted as part of the trial process to provide evidence and testimony about the events that occurred during a criminal or civil case. Depositions are typically taken under oath and are used to establish facts or testimony that can be presented at trial. The term "deposes" refers to the act of providing written statements, which is not in itself a deposition. In legal terms, a deposition