Definitions for AFFIDAVIT
ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪtaf·fi·davit

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. affidavitnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. affidavitnoun

   A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

2. Etymology: From affidavit, the third person singular perfect tense of affido, from fido, ultimately from bʰidʰ-, zero-grade of bʰeydʰ-. Cognate to fidelity and faith (same Latin root), but not to affirm (shared Latin ad- prefix, but different Latin and Proto-Indo-European roots).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affidavitnoun

   A declaration upon oath.

   Etymology: affidavit signifies, in the language of the common law, he made oath.

   You said, if I return’d next ’size in Lent,
   I should be in remitter of your grace;
   In th’ interim my letters should take place
   Of affidavits. John Donne.

   Count Rechteren should have made affidavit, that his servants had been affronted, and then Monsieur Mesnager would have done him justice. Spectator, №. 481.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affidavit

   An affidavit ( (listen) AF-ih-DAY-vit; Medieval Latin for "he has declared under oath") is a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law. Such a statement is witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths. An affidavit is a type of verified statement or showing, or in other words, it contains a verification, which means that it is made under oath on penalty of perjury, and this serves as evidence for its veracity and is required in court proceedings.

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1. affidavit

   An affidavit is a written statement made under oath, attesting to the truthfulness of the information it contains. It is usually witnessed and signed by a notary public or another authorized official. Affidavits are often used in legal proceedings as evidence.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affidavitnoun

   a sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Affidavit

   An affidavit is a written sworn statement of fact voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law. Such statement is witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths. The name is Medieval Latin for he has declared upon oath. An affidavit is a type of verified statement or showing, or in other words, it contains a verification, meaning it is under oath or penalty of perjury, and this serves as evidence to its veracity and is required for court proceedings. ⁕To obtain a declaration on a legal document, such as an application for voter registration, that the information provided by the applicant is truthful to the best of the applicant's knowledge. If, after signing such a declaration, the information is found to be deliberately untrue with the intent to deceive, the applicant may face perjury charges. Affidavits may be written in the first or third person, depending on who drafted the document. If in the first person, the document's component parts are: ⁕a commencement which identifies the affiant of truth", generally stating that everything is true, under penalty of perjury, fine, or imprisonment;

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affidavit

   af-fi-dā′vit, n. a written declaration on oath. [Affidavit, 3d pers. sing. perf. of a Low L. affidāre, to pledge one's faith.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. affidavit

   A declaration upon oath, weakened in importance by its too frequent administration at custom-houses, lazarettos, &c. Declarations are now substituted in the case of naval officers.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. affidavit

   In military law is an oath duly subscribed before any person authorized to administer it. In the U. S. service, in the absence of a civil officer any commissioned officer is empowered to administer an oath.

Matched Categories

1. • Legal Document
   • Testimony

How to pronounce AFFIDAVIT?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of AFFIDAVIT in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of AFFIDAVIT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of AFFIDAVIT in a Sentence

1. Judge Cynthia Stephens:

   What I have is, at best, a hearsay affidavit that addresses a harm that would be significant, we've got an affidavit that is not firsthand knowledge.

2. Lori Ulrich:

   It is regrettable that Ms. Williams took the president's bait and went inside the Capitol. However, based on our initial investigation and preparation for today, it is our position that the allegations surrounding the theft of Speaker Pelosi's computer came in part from a former abusive boyfriend, witness one, who is in the affidavit of probable cause, he has threatened Ms. Williams, in a number of ways, including she filed a restraining order against him. He was going to go after her. These accusations are overstated.

3. Asia McClain:

   What actually happened is that I wrote the affidavit because I wanted to provide the truth about what I remembered, my only goal has always been to provide the truth about what I remembered.

4. Baltimore Sun:

   Brown obtained an affidavit from the state's expert witness regarding phone technology, who said he would have wanted to know about the disclaimer ... and it could have changed his testimony.

5. Taylor Budowich:

   Today, magistrate Judge Reinhard [sic] rejected the DOJ’s cynical attempt to hide the whole affidavit from Americans, no redactions should be necessary and the whole affidavit should bereleased, given the Democrats’ penchant for using redactions to hide government corruption, just like they did with the Russia hoax.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=AFFIDAVIT
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Affidavit
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=AFFIDAVIT
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affidavit
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AFFIDAVIT
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=AFFIDAVIT
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=AFFIDAVIT
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=AFFIDAVIT
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html