Simple Definition of affidavit

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affidavit

noun

plural affidavits
law : a written report which is signed by a person who promises that the information is true
We have a signed affidavit stating that the two men were seen entering the building.

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“Affidavit.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/affidavit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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