affidavit (**애**피데이빗) — a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæfɪdeɪvɪt/
Korean meaning: 법정에서 증거로 사용하기 위해 선서나 확언으로 확인된 서면 진술서
Korean pronunciation: **애**피데이빗
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's lawyer submitted an affidavit claiming his client was at a yoga retreat during the alleged incident.
- She had to submit an affidavit of income to prove she could afford the apartment rent.
- The divorce proceedings required an affidavit listing all marital assets, including his collection of vintage comic books.
affidavit
NOUN//ˈæfɪdeɪvɪt//
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court
A person signs an affidavit under lawyer supervision
Affi's day in court with vital evidence - sworn testimony time!
The rabbit judge has a habit of reviewing every affidavit!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'affidavit' (he/she has pledged on oath), derived from 'affidare' meaning 'to pledge on faith,' combining 'ad-' (to) and 'fidare' (to trust or pledge), which comes from 'fides' (faith).
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's lawyer submitted an affidavit claiming his client was at a yoga retreat during the alleged incident.”
“She had to submit an affidavit of income to prove she could afford the apartment rent.”
“The divorce proceedings required an affidavit listing all marital assets, including his collection of vintage comic books.”
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