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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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
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
Cash transactions are banned, and businesses must obtain signed affidavits from sellers attesting where the metal was obtained and keep copies of photo IDs and license-plate numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 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
