2. To let fall; to deposit. [Obs.]

Additional mud deposed upon it.

Woodward.

3. To remove from a throne or other high station; to dethrone; to divest or deprive of office.

A tyrant over his subjects, and therefore worthy to be deposed.

Prynne.

4. To testify under oath; to bear testimony to; -- now usually said of bearing testimony which is officially written down for future use. Abbott.

To depose the yearly rent or valuation of lands.

Bacon.

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