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affidavit

[af-i-dey-vit] / ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt /
NOUN
written legal declaration
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The affidavit noted he is a legal Indian immigrant with a home and bank accounts in that country, has access to private jets and threatened to “run away” if caught in a difficult situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

The brake pedal wasn’t applied in the final minute before the crash occurred, the affidavit said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The affidavit further alleged that the country singer “spit toward a Sandia security officer standing nearby.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The church said officers tried to get those in the ballroom to sign an affidavit in exchange for their release, but did not disclose what was in the affidavit.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

I immediately got an affidavit from Darnell stating that Hooks's testimony was a lie.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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