"Deponer" is a verb in Spanish.
/de.poˈneɾ/
"Deponer" generally means to testify or give a deposition in a legal context, but it can also refer to laying down or putting aside an authority or stance. In terms of usage, it is often employed in legal or formal settings, making it more prevalent in written text than in conversational language; however, it can still appear in spoken dialogues in legal contexts.
El testigo fue llamado a deponer ante el juez.
The witness was called to testify before the judge.
El presidente decidió deponer su cargo debido a la presión popular.
The president decided to lay down his position due to public pressure.
Los acusados tuvieron que deponer en el tribunal el miércoles pasado.
The accused had to testify in the court last Wednesday.
While "deponer" is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, it can form part of legal phrases or expressions that highlight actions of testimony or relinquishing power.
"Deponer su autoridad no siempre es un signo de debilidad."
Laying down one's authority is not always a sign of weakness.
"Es necesario deponer las diferencias y trabajar juntos."
It is necessary to set aside differences and work together.
"En la corte, es crucial deponer con veracidad."
In court, it is crucial to testify truthfully.
The verb "deponer" comes from Latin "deponere," which means "to put down" or "to lay aside." It combines "de-" (down) and "ponere" (to place, to put).