AFFIDAVIT


Meaning of AFFIDAVIT in English

/ ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt; NAmE / noun

( law ) a written statement that you swear is true, and that can be used as evidence in court

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WORD ORIGIN

mid 16th cent.: from medieval Latin , literally he has stated on oath , from affidare .

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