noun
Uncommon
affidavit
a-fih-DAY-viht
Affidavit (noun) means a written statement made under oath, used as evidence in legal matters. Example: “She signed an affidavit confirming she witnessed the accident.”
noun
1
A written statement made under oath, used as evidence in legal matters.
"She signed an affidavit confirming she witnessed the accident."
"The lawyer submitted several affidavits to support the case."
How to use affidavit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal, signed, sworn statement used as legal proof.
Common mistake
Not the same word family as "affirm," even though they look similar.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
sign an affidavit
submit an affidavit
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Word forms
- Plural
- affidavits
- Third person singular
- affidavits
- Past tense
- affidavited
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin affidavit, literally "he/she has sworn" — related to fidelity and faith, though not to the word "affirm," which comes from a different Latin root.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “affidavit” mean?
The word “affidavit” means a written statement made under oath, used as evidence in legal matters. In plain terms, a formal, signed, sworn statement used as legal proof.
How do you pronounce “affidavit”?
“Affidavit” is pronounced a-fih-DAY-viht (/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “affidavit” in a sentence?
Here is “affidavit” used in a sentence: “She signed an affidavit confirming she witnessed the accident.”
What part of speech is “affidavit”?
“Affidavit” is a noun.
Where does the word “affidavit” come from?
The word “affidavit” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin affidavit, literally "he/she has sworn" — related to fidelity and faith, though not to the word "affirm," which comes from a different Latin root.
Is “affidavit” a common word?
“Affidavit” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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