A grammatical term referring to a verb that is passive in form but active in meaning.

A person who gives evidence under oath, especially in legal proceedings.

वह व्यक्ति जो शपथ के तहत गवाही देता है, विशेषकर कानूनी कार्यवृत्तियों में।

English Usage: The deponent asserted that he saw the incident occur.

Hindi Usage: डिपोनेंट ने asserted किया कि उसने घटना होते हुए देखा।