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affidavit

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun affidavit has 1 sense
  1. affidavit - written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
    --1 is a kind of
    testimony; legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
    --1 has particulars: verification

Definitions from the Web

Affidavit

Definition:

An affidavit is a written statement that is considered as evidence and is sworn or affirmed to be true before a person authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public or magistrate.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

- A written declaration or statement of facts, voluntarily made under oath or affirmation and signed by the deponent.

- A legal document used as evidence in a court of law.

Usages:

- In legal proceedings, a witness may be required to provide an affidavit detailing their account of the events.

- Affidavits are commonly used in various legal matters, such as divorce proceedings, immigration cases, or as evidence in criminal trials.

Sample Sentences:

1. The witness submitted an affidavit to the court, providing a detailed account of the incident.

2. The lawyer presented several affidavits as evidence to support their client's case.

3. The judge instructed the defendant to sign an affidavit affirming that the information provided was true.

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