affidavits
word · lemma: affidavit
Definition
Written statements made under oath, used as legal evidence in court or official proceedings.
Usage & Nuances
'Affidavits' is a formal legal term, mainly for written statements sworn to be true before an official. Common in legal, court, or notarial contexts. Not used for casual statements; must be signed and usually notarized.
Spanish: declaraciones juradasPortuguese (BR): declarações juramentadasPortuguese (PT): declarações juramentadasChinese (Simplified): 宣誓书Chinese (Traditional): 宣誓書Hindi: शपथपत्रArabic: إقرارات خطية
Example Sentences
The lawyers collected all the affidavits before the trial.
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He signed several affidavits for the court case.
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The judge reviewed the affidavits carefully.
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We had to submit multiple affidavits from witnesses to prove our case.
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Sometimes, affidavits are required for immigration applications.
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His lawyer prepared the affidavits overnight so they’d be ready for court in the morning.
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