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affiant

American  
[uh-fahy-uhnt] / əˈfaɪ ənt /

noun

Law.

  1. a person who makes an affidavit.

affiant British  
/ əˈfaɪənt /

noun

  1. law a person who makes an affidavit

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Etymology

Origin of affiant

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

Example Sentences

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"Affiant believes gathering information prior to the film start date of Rust is essential for a full investigation," the affidavit said, adding that police requested Baldwin's phone but were told to get a search warrant.

From Fox News • Dec. 16, 2021

Affiant says he was not aware until April, 1.,

From The Mysterious Murder of Pearl Bryan or: the Headless Horror. by Unknown

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