Court Proceedings

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

• The defendant submitted an affidavit as evidence in court.
• I had to sign an affidavit to confirm my identity.
• They made me swear on an affidavit that I didn't do it.
• Her actions were like signing an affidavit of her commitment to the cause.

noun a court session held periodically in specific locations to administer justice in the name of the monarch

• The assizes were held to hear criminal cases and civil disputes.
• The assizes are coming up next week, so be prepared for jury duty.
• I heard the assizes got postponed again, what a drag.
• The assizes of public opinion were clearly in favor of the defendant.

noun a legal proceeding in a court; a lawsuit

• The company decided to pursue litigation against the supplier for breach of contract.
• They're taking the supplier to court because they didn't deliver on time.
• They're gonna sue the supplier for messing up the order.
• The litigation between the two parties is like a chess game, with each move carefully calculated.

noun a person who has absconded, especially from the law

• The police are on the lookout for the absconder who escaped from custody.
• Have you heard about the absconder who got away from the cops?
• That absconder is a real slippery one.
• The truth was the absconder of his mind, always hiding in the shadows.

noun a formal declaration by a higher court that a decision made by a lower court was correct

• The court's affirmance of the lower court's decision solidified the legal precedent.
• The judge's affirmance means the ruling stands as is.
• The affirmance was a slam dunk for the defendant.
• Her affirmance of his actions showed her unwavering support.