Affiant vs. Deponent

Affiantnoun

(legal) The individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit or sworn deposition.

Affiantnoun

One who makes an affidavit.

Affiantnoun

a person who makes an affidavit

Deponentadjective

(of some Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, Scandinavian or Old Irish verbs) 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.)

Deponentnoun

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

Deponentnoun

(grammar) A deponent verb.

Deponentnoun

One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing.

Deponentnoun

A deponent verb.

Deponentadjective

Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs.

Deponentnoun

a person who testifies or gives a deposition