Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Deponent

n. 1. One who testifies by deposition. 2. A witness who gives written testimony for later use in court; AFFIANT. -depone, vb.

Testibus deponentibus in pari numero, dignioribus est credendum

When the number of witnesses giving testimony is equal on both sides, the more trustworthy are to be believed.