Definition of Depone
to swear in a court that the testimony, statement, or evidence given is the absolute truth
Examples of Depone in a sentence
Witnesses to a crime are asked to depone in front of a judge and jury that their statement is true. 🔊
Forensic scientists are often asked to depone that their evidence is accurate under threat of arrest. 🔊
In popular criminal investigation shows like Law and Order, victims and suspects alike are required to depone in front of the court that they are telling the truth. 🔊
Once you officially depone in court, if it is proven you lied on the stand you could face criminal charges. 🔊
The witness took the stand and was made to depone that her testimony was factual before she presented her story to the court. 🔊
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