deponent
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The theory that the basis of knowledge is reason rather than experience, or divine revelation
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A group of 8-12 (or more) quail. See gaggle, host, flock.
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The act of banishing or excluding someone
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A witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her.
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A deponent is specifically a witness who gives information under oath, typically during a deposition in legal proceedings. While depositions involve gathering facts known to the witness, the key characteristic is the formal oath-bound testimony, not just having information.