n.1 the act or an instance of deposing, esp. a monarch; dethronement.
2 Law a the process of giving sworn evidence; allegation. b an instance of this. c evidence given under oath; a testimony.
3 the act or an instance of depositing.
4 (the Deposition) a the taking down of the body of Christ from the Cross. b a representation of this.
Etymology: ME f. OF f. L depositio -onis f. deponere: see DEPOSIT