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affidavit

3 definitions • 1 example
1
a written statement that someone makes after promising officially to tell the truth. An affidavit can be used as proof in a law court.
2
a written statement made by someone who has sworn to tell the truth, which might be used in a court of law
3
a written statement made by someone who has officially promised to tell the truth, and which might be used in a court of law:

Examples:

He admitted he was one of a number of people stealing from the company, according to the affidavit filed by the district attorney's office.

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