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View usage for: (æfɪdeɪvɪt) Word forms: plural affidavitscountable nounAn affidavit is a written statement which you swear is true and which may be used as evidence in a court of law. [law]Synonyms: statement, declaration, testimony, proclamation More Synonyms of affidavit affidavit in British English (ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt) noun law a declaration in writing made upon oath before a person authorized to administer oaths, esp for use as evidence in court Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin, literally: he declares on oath, from affīdare to trust (oneself) to; see affianceaffidavit in American English (ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt; occas., ˌæfəˈdeɪˌvɪd) noun Law a written statement made on oath before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths Word origin ML, he has made oath; perf. tense of affidare: see affiance Examples of 'affidavit' in a sentenceaffidavit The individual has provided a written affidavit to a lawyer confirming this.It said the source yesterday provided an affidavit confirming the circumstances.It introduced an affidavit signed by the previous pastor, who was employed by the church for 27 years. Definition a written statement made under oath She was asked to sign an affidavit swearing that nothing had happened. Additional synonymsDefinition an official announcement or statement I signed a declaration allowing my doctor to disclose my medical details. Synonyms statement, testimony, deposition, attestation A formal proclamation of independence was issued eight days ago. Synonyms declaration, notice, announcement, decree, manifesto, edict, pronouncement, pronunciamento Definition evidence given by a witness, esp. in court under oath His testimony was an important element of the case. Synonyms evidence, information, statement, witness, profession, declaration, confirmation, submission, affirmation, affidavit, deposition, corroboration, avowal, attestation - affection
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