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deposit 
n. a sum of money required to be put up by a candidate for election to Parliament or to a Legislature as evidence of his good faith, the money to be forfeited to the Crown should the candidate fail to poll half as many votes as the person elected.
- 1917 In fact, if Lavergne escapes without the loss of his deposit he will do well.
- 1957 There were five candidates, the Liberal candidate losing his deposit.
- 1917 In fact, if Lavergne escapes without the loss of his deposit he will do well.