Synonyms for affidavit

Grammar : Noun

Spell : af-i-dey-vit

Phonetic Transcription : ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt

Définition of affidavit

Origin : 1590s, from Medieval Latin affidavit, literally "he has stated on oath," third person singular perfective of affidare "to trust," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + fidare "to trust," from fidus "faithful," from fides "faith" (see faith). So called from being the first word of sworn statements.

noun written legal declaration

Example sentences :

The affidavit from the overseer, I think, was not presented.
Extract from : « The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences » by Hosea Quinby

The phrase rounds off a sentence, and nobody treats it like an affidavit.'
Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever

One of you get an affidavit from Murphy, telling his whole story.
Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson

"Sign the affidavit," the agent said and pushed a sheet of paper toward him.
Extract from : « The Stutterer » by R.R. Merliss

This warrant had been issued on the affidavit of Mr. Stanton.
Extract from : « History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States » by Edmund G. Ross

The maid replied that she would see, and this is her affidavit.
Extract from : « The Silent Bullet » by Arthur B. Reeve

Give us an affidavit to that effect and we will pay you $5,000.
Extract from : « Frenzied Finance » by Thomas W. Lawson

In his affidavit he had described the steward as "A. Leach."
Extract from : « New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 » by Various

Mr. Wade, Judge Evans, etc., made their statements on affidavit.
Extract from : « A Military Genius » by Sarah Ellen Blackwell

I don't want to file it in an affidavit—I want to print it in a newspaper.
Extract from : « Tales of Fantasy and Fact » by Brander Matthews

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