affidavit

[US]/ˌæfɪ'deɪvɪt/

[UK]/ˌæfə'devɪt/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sworn statement, written declaration

obtaining the affidavits that it has been necessary to bespeak.

I gave an affidavit to the judge about the accident I witnessed.

every affidavit shall state which of the facts deposed to are within the deponent's knowledge.

The woman offered written affidavits proving that she was the widow of Pancho Villa.

swear to an affidavit

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