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Deponent vs Proponent - What's the difference?

deponent | proponent |

As adjectives the difference between deponent and proponent

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 proponent is making proposals; proposing.

As nouns the difference between deponent and proponent

is that deponent is a witness; especially one who gives information under oath, in a deposition concerning facts known to him or her while proponent is one who supports something; an advocate.

deponent

English

Adjective

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  • 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.
  • See also

    * affiant * de bene esse ----

    proponent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who supports something; an advocate
  • * 2012 November 2, Ken Belson, "[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/03/sports/new-york-city-marathon-will-not-be-held-sunday.html?hp&_r=0]," New York Times (retrieved 2 November 2012):
  • Proponents of the race — notably Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mary Wittenberg, director of the marathon — said the event would provide a needed morale boost, as well as an economic one.

    Synonyms

    * exponent

    Antonyms

    * detractor * opponent

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Making proposals; proposing.
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