As in vowed. to make a solemn declaration of intent swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. vowed. promised. pledged.
An affidavit is a sworn written statement from a witness in a case. It is a document that sets out the evidence that the witness wants to give. The witness who swears an affidavit is known as a deponent.
: a statement that someone makes under oath and swears to be true.
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Noun. af·fi·da·vit ˌa-fə-ˈdā-vət. : a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation sense 2) before an authorized magistrate or officer.
Sworn declaration. A sworn declaration (also called a sworn statement or a statement under penalty of perjury) is a document that recites facts pertinent to a legal proceeding. It is very similar to an affidavit but is not witnessed and sealed by an official such as a notary public.
Affidavits generally carry greater formal weight and are typically preferred for court filings or formal proceedings. Declarations, while signed under penalty of perjury, lack notarization, making them suitable for less formal settings or jurisdictions that permit unsworn statements.
: a statement that someone makes under oath and swears to be true.
An affidavit is a sworn written statement from a witness in a case. It is a document that sets out the evidence that the witness wants to give. The witness who swears an affidavit is known as a deponent.