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What is the root word for deposition?

The root word for deposition is posit.

Posit means "to place" or "to assume something as true".

In a legal context, a deposition is the process of taking a witness's sworn testimony outside of court. The witness is "placed" under oath and their testimony is "posited" as evidence.

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