affidavit
Translation
affidavit
Examples
He signed an affidavit before the trial.
He signed an affidavit before the trial.
The lawyer submitted the affidavit as evidence.
The lawyer submitted the affidavit as evidence.
Grammar Patterns
to sign/swear an affidavit to sign or swear a formal written statement He signed an affidavit before the trial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sworn statement, deposition, testimony
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'affidavit', meaning 'he has stated on oath'. The root 'fid' relates to faith or trust.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'fid' root, which means 'faith' (as in fidelity). An affidavit is a statement you can have faith in because it's sworn.