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ɪˈdeɪ noun Law.
a written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official.
Origin:
1615–25; < Medieval Latin affīdāvit (he) has declared on oath, perfect 3rd singular of affīdāre; see affiance
1615–25; < Medieval Latin affīdāvit (he) has declared on oath, perfect 3rd singular of affīdāre; see affiance
Related forms
pre·af·fi·da·vit, noun
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| —n | |
| law a declaration in writing made upon oath before a person authorized to administer oaths, esp for use as evidence in court | |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin, literally: he declares on oath, from affīdare to trust (oneself) to; see | |
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Word Origin & History
affidavit
1590s, from M.L. affidavit, lit. "he has stated on oath," third person sing. perf. of affidare "to trust," from L. ad- "to" + fidare "to trust," from fidus "faithful," from fides "faith" (see faith). So called from being the first word of sworn statements.
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Example sentences
But the damage noted in the affidavit appears to be purely financial.
Next, you'll most likely need an affidavit that says the certificate is missing.
The statute provides criminal penalties for filing a false affidavit.
Last week it put his case in limbo by withdrawing the affidavit.
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