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affidavit

[af-i-day-vit] / ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt /
NOUN
written legal declaration
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“She coordinated the trip with an associate and used tradecraft to avoid detection,” Essayli said on his social-media account, citing the affidavit in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The affidavit identifies the woman with the initials “JK” and alleges the dispute broke out on the morning of Aug. 28 after Ross confronted the woman about being tagged in an Instagram photo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A former Missouri prosecutor Krasner hired to review the case said in an affidavit that Johnson’s innocence claim should be rejected.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

As executor and person with the affidavit, you are responsible for making sure all outstanding debts are paid.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026

He asked the trooper to get together the affidavit facts to be submitted with the request to the court.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

“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 men who dictated the affidavits said they were among the few who refused.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

The FBI has not released information about the nature or scope of the investigation; search warrant affidavits are sealed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

We had submitted an extensive clemency petition to the governor with affidavits from family members and color photographs, but I didn't expect anything in response.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson


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