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affiant

[ uh-fahy-uhnt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Law.

affiant

/ əˈfaɪənt /

Origin of affiant¹

1800–10, Americanism; obsolete v. affy to confide (< Middle French afier; affiance ) + -ant

Origin of affiant¹

C19: Old French, from affier to trust to, from Medieval Latin affīdāre; see affiance

That to disclose the source of affiant's information at this time might defeat the ends of justice.

Wherefore, affiant prays that said Gustav Stahl may be arrested and imprisoned, or bailed, as the case may be.

The signature of the affiant and of the notary and the seal are all necessary to validate the affidavit.

Where a corporation or firm is the claimant, the affiant should swear as agent.

The writing other than that of Lee Harvey Oswald is that of affiant.

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