Affidavit (Noun)
Meaning
Written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lawyer requested that the witness sign an affidavit confirming the details of the event.
- As part of the application process, I had to submit a sworn affidavit stating my income.
- The detective asked the informant to provide a signed affidavit detailing the alleged crime.
- Before the court would accept the evidence, the witness was required to sign an affidavit attesting to its authenticity.
- The notary public was authorized to accept the affidavit, which was then filed with the court records.