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affidavit

[af-i-dey-vit] / ˌæf ɪˈdeɪ vɪt /
NOUN
written legal declaration
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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

In an affidavit released on Wednesday, investigators testified that Farinacci admitted in a police interview to having planned the fire, known as the Old Trails Fire, two weeks in advance.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Harvey’s collection was so vast that the Lyft driver became suspicious, according to a police search warrant affidavit reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

"We require an affidavit releasing the company of responsibility," he said.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

“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

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

At the end, the detective makes us sign a few forms and tells us we’ll have to come in again for more formal affidavits, but that they’ll need some time to prepare a case.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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