Meaning of the word deponent in English

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deponent

US /dɪˈpoʊ.nənt/
UK /dɪˈpəʊnənt/

Noun

a person who makes a sworn statement, especially in writing, for use as evidence in court

Example:
The lawyer questioned the deponent about the details of the accident.
Her testimony as a deponent was crucial to the case.