An affidavit is a sworn statement a person makes before a notary or officer of the court outside of the court asserting that certain facts are true to the best of that person's knowledge. Affidavits by both plaintiff / prosecutor and defense witnesses are usually collected in preparation for a trial .
A written statement that someone makes after promising officially to tell the truth.
Noun. the sense or significance of a word, sentence, symbol, etc; import; semantic or lexical content. the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc. the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message. the meaning of a dream.
An Affidavit of Translation is a legal document used to verify the accuracy and completeness of a translated document. It is a sworn statement provided by a translator, affirming their qualifications, the fidelity of the translation, and their understanding of the original language and the translated language.
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 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.
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.