κατάθεσις

English (LSJ)

εως, ἡ,

   A layering of branches for propagation, κ. κλάδων D.S.2.53; φυτῶν ἐν τῇ γῇ Gp.9.5.1: generally, planting, Χορτασμάτων PStrassb.10.10(iii A.D.).    2 paying down, payment, Ph.2.224, Poll.4.47, 5.103, dub. in CIG2826.17 (Aphrodisias).    3 laying down or affirming, positive statement, δύο στερήσεις κ. ποιοῦσιν EM 97.38.    4 laying aside, giving up, τοῦ πολέμου Anon. ap. Suid. s. vv. καταθέσει, κτηματίτην.    5 in Surgery, position, 'putting up' of a limb, Erot. s.v. κατατεῖναι, Pall. in Hp.Fract.12.273 C.    6 in Law, promise, covenant, Just.Nov.85.3.1, 94.2; also, disposition, POxy.243.11 (i A.D.), Sammelb.5679.18 (iv A.D.).    7 burial, POxy.475.31 (ii A.D.).