What is another word for affidavit?

Pronunciation: [ˌafɪdˈe͡ɪvɪt] (IPA)

Affidavit is a legal statement that is made under oath and is used as evidence in a court of law. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of the word affidavit, such as declaration, testimony, statement, certification, affirmation, and oath. All of these words describe a written or spoken declaration that is given under oath, and carries legal weight. The term "affirmation" can be used in place of "oath" when the person who is making the statement does not wish to swear on a religious text. These synonyms for affidavit can be used interchangeably in legal matters, as long as they are used correctly and in context.

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What are the opposite words for affidavit?

Affidavit refers to a written statement that is made under oath and is used as evidence in court. The antonyms of the word affidavit include denial, contradiction, disavowal, repudiation, and disclaimer. These words essentially mean to refute or reject a claim or statement made in an affidavit. Denial means a refusal to accept something as true, while contradiction refers to a statement that is in opposition to the original statement. Disavowal is a declaration of disownership or distancing oneself from a statement, and repudiation means to reject or disavow an agreement or claim. Finally, a disclaimer is a statement that denies responsibility or liability for something.

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Usage examples for Affidavit

That anyone should now believe the affidavit, secured and printed for Peary, did not to me seem reasonable.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
He knew such an affidavit had news value.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
The getting of this affidavit is placed at the door of Mr. Peary.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Affidavit

  • When you're the spokeswoman for a weight-loss program, everything is witnessed. I weigh in once a week with a witness. I have to sign an affidavit saying I cannot have any surgeries.
    Kirstie Alley
  • I am a trial lawyer. Matilda says that at dinner on a good day I sound like an affidavit.
    Mario Cuomo
  • And then they sign an affidavit swearing that she's not in a vegetative stage. I'll tell you. That's a doctor you really want; they can look at a picture and make a diagnosis.
    Michael Schiavo
  • I am a trial lawyer. ... Matilda says that at dinner on a good day I sound like an affidavit.
    Mario M Cuomo
  • The prosecutors went through this relying on the probable cause affidavit [which they filed with the court in charging Zimmerman.] They were prepared to accept the judge's ruling, rather than make an all out effort to defeat bond by putting their best evidence forward. Because if they had done that, the defense would have had a preview of their case and still wouldn't have had bond denied." -On the Trayvon Martin Trial
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