Affidavit. noun. af·fi·da·vit ˌa-fə-ˈdā-vət. : a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer compare deposition, examination. Etymology.
An affidavit (/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ AF-ih-DAY-vit; Medieval Latin for "he has declared under oath") is a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law.
N. A sworn written statement of evidence used mainly to support certain applications and, in some circumstances, as evidence in court proceedings. The person who makes the affidavit must swear or affirm that the contents are true before a person authorized to take oaths in respect of the particular kind of affidavit.
Sworn statement: A statement made under oath, often used interchangeably with “affidavit.” Declaration: A formal statement, sometimes without an oath, that conveys similar meaning in legal settings. Testimonial: A statement given by a witness, which may take a written or verbal form, often used in court.
An affidavit is a sworn statement put in writing. When you use an affidavit, you're claiming that the information within the document is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. Like taking an oath in court, an affidavit is only valid when you make it voluntarily and without any coercion.
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