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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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
FBI officials confirmed the addresses but did not name the individuals subject to the searches, saying the affidavits for the warrants are under seal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The contents of affidavits in support of the warrant and the warrants themselves are under seal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 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 support of their claim that Armstrong should, at the very least, be entitled to discovery, Armstrong’s lawyers offered two sworn affidavits.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
