affidavit

Definition of affidavit

Nouns

written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
Types:
verification
(law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement
Type of:
instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
testimony
a solemn statement made under oath

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