deponent UK /dɪˈpəʊnənt/US /dɪˈpoʊnənt/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •A witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her. •A deponent verb. adjective1 •Having an active meaning, but conjugating as though it were being used with a different voice (such as the passive). formsdeponents
