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Definition of affidavit in English: affidavitnoun ˌafɪˈdeɪvɪtˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt Law A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. 〔律〕(经宣誓或确认在法庭作为证据的)附誓书面陈述,宣誓书 a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal Example sentencesExamples - Put another way, it is the content of his affidavit or statement which determines the assertion.
- When carrying out the enquiry the Court acts upon affidavits rather than oral evidence.
- The appellant's solicitor swore an affidavit as to why the witnesses were not called at the trial.
- Although late in delivering the affidavits of documents the affidavits have now been delivered.
- Would you read onto the record the affidavits that contain the evidentiary material that is before us?
Synonyms testimony, statement, sworn statement, attestation, declaration, avowal, plea, submission, claim, contention, charge, allegation
OriginMid 16th century: from medieval Latin, literally 'he has stated on oath', from affidare. Definition of affidavit in US English: affidavitnounˌafəˈdāvitˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt Law A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. 〔律〕(经宣誓或确认在法庭作为证据的)附誓书面陈述,宣誓书 a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal Example sentencesExamples - Would you read onto the record the affidavits that contain the evidentiary material that is before us?
- When carrying out the enquiry the Court acts upon affidavits rather than oral evidence.
- Put another way, it is the content of his affidavit or statement which determines the assertion.
- The appellant's solicitor swore an affidavit as to why the witnesses were not called at the trial.
- Although late in delivering the affidavits of documents the affidavits have now been delivered.
Synonyms testimony, statement, sworn statement, attestation, declaration, avowal, plea, submission, claim, contention, charge, allegation
OriginMid 16th century: from medieval Latin, literally ‘he has stated on oath’, from affidare. |