Affidavit: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Affidavit noun. A written statement sworn to be true, for use as evidence in court.
How to say it
af-ih-DAY-vit/ˌafɪˈdeɪvɪt/
4 syllables, stressed on the third (DAY). Forms: affidavits.
Affidavit in a sentence
The landlord swore an affidavit that the rent had never been paid.
Three neighbours gave affidavits describing the noise at night.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- sworn statement
- deposition
- testimony
Where affidavit comes from
Medieval Latin for “he has stated on oath”, from affidare.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Three neighbours gave _____ describing the noise at night.
- clemency
- affidavit
- bailiwick
Show the answer
affidavit: Three neighbours gave affidavits describing the noise at night.