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affidavit

[af-i-dey-vit] / ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt /
NOUN
written legal declaration
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The officers then stopped the BMW, which lacked a front license plate, according to the affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

If no probate yet exists, consider filing a small‑estate affidavit or summary probate, which is often less expensive and faster than the full probate process.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Particularly in this case, the FBI’s affidavit does not outright claim it has evidence of intentional misconduct; instead it suggests there is simply evidence of irregularities.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

It requires those submitting trophy kills to sign an affidavit swearing they have abided by club technology and other restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"We require an affidavit releasing the company of responsibility," he said.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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