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Webster 1913 Edition
Affidavit
Afˊfi-da′vit
,Noun.
(Law)
A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.
Bouvier.
Burrill.
☞ It is always made ex parte, and without cross-examination, and in this differs from a deposition. It is also applied to written statements made on affirmation.
Syn. – Deposition. See
Deposition
. Webster 1828 Edition
Affidavit
AFFIDA'VIT
,Noun.
A declaration upon oath. In the United States, more generally, a declaration in writing, signed by the party, and sworn to, before an authorized magistrate.