affidavit

noun af·fi·da·vit \ˌa-fə-ˈdā-vət\

law : a written report which is signed by a person who promises that the information is true

Full Definition of AFFIDAVIT

: a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer

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Medieval Latin, he has made an oath, from affidare

First Known Use: 1593

AFFIDAVIT Defined for Kids

noun af·fi·da·vit \ˌa-fə-ˈdā-vət\

: a written statement signed by a person who swears that the information is true

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