Meaning & Definition of word "Affidavit"

Affidavit

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/

1. A written statement made under oath, used as evidence in court.
- Example: He submitted an affidavit to support his claim in the legal proceedings.
2. A formal declaration or statement whose truth is sworn to be true, typically before a notary public.
- Example: The affidavit detailed the witness's account of the events that transpired.
3. A document that confirms certain facts in a legal context.
- Example: To obtain the visa, she needed to provide an affidavit confirming her financial status.
4. An official written declaration made on oath before a person authorized to administer oaths.
- Example: The lawyer prepared an affidavit to deposit in the court registry.
5. A written statement that provides the necessary information or an explanation regarding a legal matter.
- Example: The affidavit was key to proving the plaintiff's case.

●From the Latin word 'affidavit', which means 'he has sworn' (3rd person singular of 'affidare').

affidavit of support:

A document in which someone agrees to financially support another person.

affidavit of service:

A sworn statement that a document has been delivered to a party.

affidavit in lieu of original:

A sworn statement submitted instead of an original document.

sworn statement:

A formal written declaration made under oath.

notary:

An official authorized to witness signatures on documents and administer oaths.

Meaning: Affy

● Example Sentence: He filed the affy for the court case.

Meaning: Swear doc

● Example Sentence: Just get the swear doc ready, and we'll be set.