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Affidavit Meaning in Context from 601 Words

Affidavit meaning in authentic context to practice reading comprehension and learn advanced vocabulary simultaneously from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam. Learn the word, affidavit, with synonyms and illustrations.

/ˌæf.əˈdeɪ.vɪt/ (noun)

Affidavit meaning

the written version of an oath in court of law that a person has already sworn used as evidence, sworn statement, official declaration, confirmation, affirmation. legal instrument

Example

An affidavit is a sworn statement a person makes before a notary or officer of the court of law outside of the court asserting that certain facts are true to the best of that person’s knowledge. Affidavits by both plaintiff or prosecution and defense witnesses are usually collected in preparation for a trial. In the event a witness’s testimony contradicts what they stated in their affidavit, the affidavit can be introduced as evidence to impeach that witness in accordance with Federal Rule of Evidence 607.

Source of example: https://www.law.cornell.edu/

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