Affidavit

Affidavit
Affidavit Af`fi*da"vit, n. [LL. affidavit he has made oath, perfect tense of affidare. See {Affiance}, {Affy}.] (Law) A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate. --Bouvier. --Burrill. [1913 Webster]

Note: It is always made ex parte, and without cross-examination, and in this differs from a deposition. It is also applied to written statements made on affirmation. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Deposition. See {Deposition}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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Synonyms:
(in writing, signed and sworn to before a magistrate, but given without cross-examination),


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