| Noun | 1. | deposition - the natural process of laying down a deposit of somethingelectrodeposition - the deposition of a substance on an electrode by the action of electricity (especially by electrolysis) pigmentation - the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings superposition - (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another | |
| 2. | deposition - (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually done in a lawyer's officejurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" | |
| 3. | deposition - the act of putting something somewherebuildup - the act of building up an accumulation; "I envied his rapid buildup of assets"; "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion" | |
| 4. | deposition - the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or officeousting, ouster - the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out | |