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- [af-i-dey-vit]
- /ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt/
- /ˌæf.əˈdeɪ.vɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [af-i-dey-vit]
- /ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt/
Definitions of affidavit word
- countable noun affidavit An affidavit is a written statement which you swear is true and which may be used as evidence in a court of law. 3
- noun affidavit a declaration in writing made upon oath before a person authorized to administer oaths, esp for use as evidence in court 3
- noun affidavit a written statement made on oath before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths 3
- noun affidavit a written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official. 1
- noun affidavit A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. 1
- noun affidavit law: written statement 1
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Origin of affidavit
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Medieval Latin affīdāvit (he) has declared on oath, perfect 3rd singular of affīdāre; see affiance
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Parts of speech for Affidavit
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affidavit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affidavit
noun affidavit
- oath — a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath.
- testimony — Law. the statement or declaration of a witness under oath or affirmation, usually in court.
- affirmation — the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
- confirmation — the act of confirming
- proclamation — something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.
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