Lexica → Word → affidavit
| Letter | A |
|---|---|
| Letter name | a |
| Pronounciation | /eɪ/ |
| Word: | affidavit |
|---|---|
| Pronounciation: | /æfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ |
| Century: | 15th |
| DA Name: | affidavit |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | Latin |
Source Language Words: | affidavit = "he has sworn under oath". From affidare= "to trust" and related to affido ="swear (an oath)". |
| Source Text: | |
Definition: | A written or printed DECLARATION or STATEMENT of facts, made voluntarily (without duress), confirmed by oath or affirmation of the party making it before an officer having authority to administer such oath who then attests themselves in writing as an annexure to the affidavit to having witnessed the oath or affirmation. |