A proceeding in which a witness is questioned under oath and in the presence of a court reporter is called a(n) ______.
A) deposition
B) disposition
C) voir dire
D) initial appearance

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A deposition is a legal proceeding in which a witness is questioned under oath and in the presence of a court reporter. During a deposition, the witness provides sworn testimony that can be used as evidence in a trial or other legal proceeding. This is different from a disposition, which refers to a person's overall state of mind or attitude, and from a voir dire, which is a preliminary examination of potential jurors. An initial appearance is the first court appearance made by a defendant in a criminal case.

A Proceeding in Which a Witness Is Questioned Under Oath