CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 4 > Subpart 4.12 – Testimony by Interrogatories and Depositions
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Terms Used In CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 4 > Subpart 4.12 - Testimony by Interrogatories and Depositions
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.