Affidavit

Pronunciation: /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

Definitions of affidavit

noun a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court

Example Sentences

A1 An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court.

A2 In some countries, you may need to sign an affidavit to prove your identity.

B1 The lawyer asked the witness to prepare an affidavit detailing what they saw on the night of the crime.

B2 The affidavit submitted by the defendant was crucial in proving their innocence.

C1 The court required a signed affidavit from the expert witness before allowing them to testify.

C2 The authenticity of the affidavit was called into question during cross-examination.

Examples of affidavit in a Sentence

formal The defendant submitted an affidavit as evidence in court.

informal I had to sign an affidavit to confirm my identity.

slang They made me swear on an affidavit that I didn't do it.

figurative Her actions were like signing an affidavit of her commitment to the cause.

Grammatical Forms of affidavit

• plural: affidavits
• comparative: more affidavit
• superlative: most affidavit
• present tense: affidavit
• future tense: will affidavit
• perfect tense: have affidavited
• continuous tense: is affidavitting
• singular: affidavit
• positive degree: affidavit
• infinitive: to affidavit
• gerund: affidavitting
• participle: affidited

Origin and Evolution of affidavit

First Known Use: 1325 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affidavit' originated from Latin, with 'affidavit' being the third person singular present subjunctive of the Latin verb 'affidare', meaning 'to pledge faith'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in English legal documents to refer to a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, the usage of 'affidavit' has remained consistent over time, continuing to denote a sworn statement used as evidence in court proceedings.