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affidavit

[af-i-dey-vit] / ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt /
NOUN
written legal declaration
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An affidavit from Ghost tendered in court on Tuesday described how she and MacInnes had swum at the beach in the early evening of September 2023, returning to her apartment feeling cold.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

On the night of the shooting, Allen emailed his family and a former employer a document titled “Apology and Explanation,” according to the affidavit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Purdue then filed additional documents with new requirements but no mention of the earlier affidavit option for adults or teens.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Submitting a false affidavit could constitute perjury, officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Someone who could sign an affidavit swearing to my name and nationality and religion.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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