What does affidavit mean?
Affidavit means (law) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement..
Affidavit
/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ · noun
Meaning
(law) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement..
Definitions by Sense
- (law) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.
- (law) To swear by such a document.
Example Sentences
He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court.
Lee's case is urgent. He has to file an immediate affidavit that he is suffering from bubonic plague to avoid eviction from the house he has occupied ten years without paying the rent.
All lifters were certified by affidavit and polygraph to be steroid free.
“Trump and Vance have knowingly spread a false and dangerous narrative by claiming that Springfield, Ohio’s Haitian community is criminally killing and eating neighbors’ dogs and cats, and killing and eating geese,” the affidavit reads.
Synonyms for affidavit
Antonyms for affidavit
Related Words
Word Forms
- affidavits
- affidaviting
- affidavited
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for affidavit?
Common synonyms include sworn statement, deposition, oath, testimony.
What is the opposite of affidavit?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use affidavit in a sentence?
He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court.
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