Affidavit
Affidavit
An Affidavit (/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/; Medieval Latin for "he has declared under oath") is a written sworn statement of fact voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law. Such statement is witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths.
Etymology
The word Affidavit comes from Medieval Latin affidavit, which means "he has declared under oath". This term was derived from the third person singular perfect tense affidavit of the Latin verb affidare, meaning "to pledge".
Related Terms
- Affiant: The person who signs an affidavit and swears to its truth before a notary public or some person authorized to take oaths.
- Deposition: The out-of-court oral testimony of a witness that is reduced to writing for later use in court or for discovery purposes.
- Notary Public: A public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and foreign and international business.
- Perjury: The intentional act of swearing a false oath or falsifying an affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to an official proceeding.
- Sworn declaration: A document that affirms the truth of certain stated facts in the absence of an oath. It is a legal substitute for an affidavit and, when properly made, has the same force and effect.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Affidavit
- Wikipedia's article - Affidavit
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