Definition of affidavit in English:

affidavit

noun ˌafɪˈdeɪvɪtˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt

Law

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal
Example sentencesExamples
- Put another way, it is the content of his affidavit or statement which determines the assertion.
- When carrying out the enquiry the Court acts upon affidavits rather than oral evidence.
- The appellant's solicitor swore an affidavit as to why the witnesses were not called at the trial.
- Although late in delivering the affidavits of documents the affidavits have now been delivered.
- Would you read onto the record the affidavits that contain the evidentiary material that is before us?
Synonyms
testimony, statement, sworn statement, attestation, declaration, avowal, plea, submission, claim, contention, charge, allegation

Origin

Mid 16th century: from medieval Latin, literally 'he has stated on oath', from affidare.

A legal term from medieval Latin, affidavit means literally ‘he has stated on oath’.

Definition of affidavit in US English:

affidavit

nounˌafəˈdāvitˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt

Law

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal
Example sentencesExamples
- Would you read onto the record the affidavits that contain the evidentiary material that is before us?
- When carrying out the enquiry the Court acts upon affidavits rather than oral evidence.
- Put another way, it is the content of his affidavit or statement which determines the assertion.
- The appellant's solicitor swore an affidavit as to why the witnesses were not called at the trial.
- Although late in delivering the affidavits of documents the affidavits have now been delivered.
Synonyms
testimony, statement, sworn statement, attestation, declaration, avowal, plea, submission, claim, contention, charge, allegation

Origin

Mid 16th century: from medieval Latin, literally ‘he has stated on oath’, from affidare.

单词	affidavit
释义	Definition of affidavit in English: affidavit noun ˌafɪˈdeɪvɪtˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt Law A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal Example sentencesExamples Put another way, it is the content of his affidavit or statement which determines the assertion. When carrying out the enquiry the Court acts upon affidavits rather than oral evidence. The appellant's solicitor swore an affidavit as to why the witnesses were not called at the trial. Although late in delivering the affidavits of documents the affidavits have now been delivered. Would you read onto the record the affidavits that contain the evidentiary material that is before us? Synonyms testimony, statement, sworn statement, attestation, declaration, avowal, plea, submission, claim, contention, charge, allegation Origin Mid 16th century: from medieval Latin, literally 'he has stated on oath', from affidare. A legal term from medieval Latin, affidavit means literally ‘he has stated on oath’. Definition of affidavit in US English: affidavit nounˌafəˈdāvitˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt Law A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal Example sentencesExamples Would you read onto the record the affidavits that contain the evidentiary material that is before us? When carrying out the enquiry the Court acts upon affidavits rather than oral evidence. Put another way, it is the content of his affidavit or statement which determines the assertion. The appellant's solicitor swore an affidavit as to why the witnesses were not called at the trial. Although late in delivering the affidavits of documents the affidavits have now been delivered. Synonyms testimony, statement, sworn statement, attestation, declaration, avowal, plea, submission, claim, contention, charge, allegation Origin Mid 16th century: from medieval Latin, literally ‘he has stated on oath’, from affidare.
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