Meaning and usage of the word deposition in English

The word "deposition" has its roots in Latin. It originates from the verb "depositum," which means "to place something down" or "to lay something aside." This verb is derived from "depōnere," which is a combination of "de" (meaning "down" or "away") and "ponere" (meaning "to place"). In the 14th century, the Latin concept of "depositum" was adopted into Middle English as "deposicioun," meaning "the act of placing something down" or "a setting aside of something." Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word evolved to become "deposition," which now refers to the act of putting something down, setting it aside, or making a statement under oath in a legal setting.