DEPOSIT, v.t. 1. To lay down; to lay; to throw down. A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand. A bird deposits eggs in a nest. An inundation deposits particles of earth on a meadow.2. To lay up; to lay in a place for preservation. We deposit the produce of the earth in barns, cellars of storehouses. We deposit goods in a warehouse, and books in a library.3. To lodge in the hands of a person for safe-keeping or other purpose; to commit to the care of; to entrust; to commit to one as a pledge. We say, the bond is deposited in the hands of an attorney; money is deposited as a pledge, or security.4. To lay aside.DEPOSIT, n. 1. That which is laid or thrown down; any matter laid or thrown down, or lodged.The deposit already formed affording to the succeeding portions of the charged fluid, a basis.2. Any thing entrusted to the care of another; a pledge; a pawn; a thing given as security, or for preservation; as, these papers are committed to you as a sacred deposit; hehas a deposit of money in his hands. 3. A place where things are deposited; a depository.4. A city or town where goods are lodged for safe-keeping or for reshipment.In deposit, in a state of pledge, or for safe keeping. |
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