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An affidavit is a legal term for an official written statement made under oath before a judge, notary public or other person with legal authority. (noun)

An example of an affidavit is a confession made and signed and used as evidence in trial.

See affidavit in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Law a written statement made on oath before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths

See affidavit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ăfˌĭ-dāˈvĭt)

noun

A written declaration made under oath before a notary public or other authorized officer.

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