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Deposition is a legal proceeding where a witness provides sworn testimony outside of court. This testimony is typically recorded by a court reporter and can be transcribed into a written document. Depositions are a discovery tool used in civil litigation, allowing attorneys to gather information, understand a witness's account of events, and assess their credibility.

During a deposition, the witness, known as the deponent, is placed under oath. Attorneys for all parties involved in the lawsuit have the opportunity to ask questions. The questioning attorney will ask questions about the facts of the case, and the deponent will answer. Attorneys for other parties may also ask questions, often to clarify points or explore different aspects of the testimony. Objections can be made by attorneys during the deposition, but the deponent is usually still required to answer the question, with the objection noted for later consideration by a judge.

The primary purpose of a deposition is to discover facts and evidence relevant to the lawsuit. The testimony given can be used in various ways, including to prepare for trial, to support or oppose motions filed with the court, or to potentially settle the case. In some instances, if a witness is unavailable for trial, their deposition testimony may be admissible as evidence in court. Deposition testimony is a critical part of the discovery process in many legal disputes.