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Deponent vs Opponent - What's the difference?

deponent | opponent |

As adjectives the difference between deponent and opponent

is that deponent is having passive form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning (such verbs, originally reflexive, are considered to have laid aside their passive meanings) while opponent is situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

As nouns the difference between deponent and opponent

is that deponent is (legal) a witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her while opponent is an individual or group who is a rival of another.

deponent

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Having passive form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning. (Such verbs, originally reflexive, are considered to have laid aside their passive meanings.)

    • See also

    * * *

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal) A witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her.
  • (grammar) A verb.

    • Related terms

    * depose * deposition * deposition de bene esse

    See also

    * affiant * de bene esse ----

    opponent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An individual or group who is a rival of another.
  • One who attempts to stop the progression of.
  • One who objects to.
  • In team sports, a player of an opposite team.

    • Antonyms

    * supporter * proponent * advocate

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
    • (Alexander Pope)
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