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ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n,
diː-/
n.
- the action of deposing a monarch.
- Law the process of giving sworn evidence.
▸a statement to be used as evidence.
- the action of depositing something.
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(the Deposition)
the taking down of the body of Christ from the Cross.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from L. depositio(n-), from deponere (see deposit).