Procedure

Affidavit

/ af-ih-DAY-vit /

Definition

A written statement confirmed by oath used as evidence in court.

Used in Context

“She signed an affidavit stating she witnessed the accident.”

Etymology

◈ Medieval Latin: he has stated on oath

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