deposition
/ˌdepəˈzɪʃn; ˌdɛpə`zɪʃən/ n
1 [U] removing (a ruler such as a king) from power; dethronement （对国王等统治者的）废黜, 罢免.
2 [U, C] (law 律) (action of making a) statement on oath 宣誓作证; （经宣誓的）证词
The accused has made a deposition. 被告已宣誓作证. Cf 参看 depose.