Definitions for: Affidavit


[n] written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath



Webster (1913) Definition: Af`fi*da"vit, n. [LL. affidavit he has made oath,
perfect tense of affidare. See Affiance, Affy.] (Law)
A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing,
signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.
--Bouvier. --Burrill.

Note: It is always made ex parte, and without
cross-examination, and in this differs from a
deposition. It is also applied to written statements
made on affirmation.

Syn: Deposition. See Deposition.

See Also: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document, testimony, verification

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