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affidavit

[af-i-dey-vit] / ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt /
NOUN
written legal declaration
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“They emphasized that we wanted zeros in our reports,” Peggy Dixon wrote in a 97-page affidavit about her work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

The other provided an affidavit to the agency which was never read.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

Consider filing a small-estate affidavit or summary probate, which is often less expensive and faster than the full probate process.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

Farinacci had been struggling since the birth of his son in May 2025, according to the affidavit, and became fascinated with fires and arsonists.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

“I’ve got an affidavit here,” the sheriff pressed on, pulling it free of his shirt pocket.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Bonta said “the affidavits did not identify any specific felony offense the sheriff had probable cause to believe had been committed or that a particular person had committed a felony.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 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 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

The FBI declined to share more information, citing the fact that the affidavits have been sealed by the court.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

During the days that followed letters were written, affidavits were drawn up and sworn to, conferences were held, but nothing came of it all.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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