noun
- a written statement made under oath and signed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official
Usage: legal
Examples
- The witness signed an affidavit describing what she saw at the accident.
- He submitted an affidavit to the court stating his whereabouts on the night in question.
- The affidavit must be notarized to be legally valid.
- She filed an affidavit with the police department regarding the theft.
- The lawyer prepared an affidavit for his client to sign.
- An affidavit of support is required for the visa application.