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Deponent

n.
  1. (Law) One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing.
  2. (Gr. & Lat. Gram.) A deponent verb.

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