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affidavits

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪts/

Meanings
noun
A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

Examples :

"He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court."
law statement

Related Words

Illustration rather

rather verb

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

To prefer; to prefer to.

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

Illustration sworn

sworn verb

/swɔːn/ /swɔɹn/

To take an oath, to promise.

"The new student swore an oath to uphold the school's rules. "

Illustration signed

signed verb

/saɪnd/

To make a mark

"She signed her name at the bottom of the form. "

Illustration submitted

submitted verb

/səbˈmɪtɪd/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

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wherein adverb

/wɛəɹˈɪn/ /(h)wɛɹˈɪn/

How, or in what way.

"The instructions outlined the process, wherein each step had to be completed in order. "

Illustration document

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

Illustration appearing

appearing verb

/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

Illustration makes

makes noun

/meɪks/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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affidavit noun

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/

A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

"He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court."

Illustration testify

testify verb

/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/

To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.

"The witness testified in court about what she saw during the robbery. "

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

Illustration affiant

affiant noun

/əˈfaɪ.ənt/

The individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit or sworn deposition.

"The affiant, Maria Rodriguez, signed the affidavit confirming she witnessed the car accident. "