affidavit
noun
a written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official.
affidavits
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pluralof affidavit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These tactics are often employed by transnational criminal groups that consist primarily of Mexican citizens from Sinaloa state, a Homeland Security Investigations special agent said in affidavits filed in federal court last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
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
“Where we don’t have research, clinical trials, what we’ve got a ton of, is, shall we say, testimonials, patient affidavits, attesting to the wonders of the drug,” said Scott Brunner, the alliance’s chief executive officer.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 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
During the days that followed letters were written, affidavits were drawn up and sworn to, conferences were held, but nothing came of it all.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
