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Affidavit (law)



A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths. For example, in criminal cases, affidavits are often used by police officers seeking to convince courts to grant a warrant to make an arrest or a search. In civil cases, affidavits of witnesses are often used to support motions for summary judgment.









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A voluntary, written, or printed declaration of facts, confirmed by oath of the party making it before a person with authority to administer the oath.







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A written statement made under oath.







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A statement made under oath and notarized by a Notary Public. Affidavits are no longer required in Washington. Instead the courts use Declarations (see definition below).







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A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.



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A written statement that is signed under the penalty of perjury and sworn to before a person who is officially permitted by law to administer an oath. See also, under oath.







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(see Statement) A written statement of evidence confirmed on oath or by affirmation to be true and taken before someone who has authority to administer it