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affidavit

[af-i-day-vit] / ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt /
NOUN
written legal declaration
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The affidavit identifies the woman with the initials “JK” and alleges the dispute broke out on the morning of Aug. 28 after Ross confronted the woman about being tagged in an Instagram photo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

After waiting 30 days from the date of your mother’s death, you can complete and notarize this affidavit.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026

The group filed Dixon’s affidavit Wednesday as part of its push for further investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Dixon began taking photographs and screenshots of text messages about air-quality readings, some of which are included with her affidavit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

My aunt Debbie visited the courthouse and swore an affidavit that I was who I said I was.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Their passage to America depended in part on affidavits and funds that Stern helped procure for them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

In the Posillico lawsuit, DHS moved to seal documents in the case, including any depositions or affidavits; Judge David A. Tapp signed off on the motion.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

In affidavits submitted to the court, supporters noted that Gil’s was the very last place that was safe and decent and dignified for the city’s worst off.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026

The FBI has not released information about the nature or scope of the investigation; search warrant affidavits are sealed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

Nothing is lacking: official reports, affidavits of well-known people, of surgeons, of priests, of magistrates; the judicial proof is most complete.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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