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affidavit

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/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ · af-fi-da-vit

A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.

Meanings

nounformal

A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.

ایک تحریری بیان جو قسم کی تصدیق کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے، جسے عدالت میں ثبوت کے طور پر استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔

افیدہ

afeeda

Formal: حلفیہ گوشوارہ

Synonyms

declarationstatementtestimonyاعلانبیانگواہی

Antonyms

perjuryfalsehoodجھوٹقسمت کی بے وقوفی

Common Collocations

  • sworn affidavit
  • affidavit of support
  • notarized affidavit

Example Sentences

He submitted an affidavit to support his claim in court.

اس نے عدالت میں اپنے دعوے کی حمایت کے لیے ایک افیدہ جمع کرایا۔

Us ne adalat mein apne dawe ki himayat ke liye aik afeeda jama karaya.

The affidavit was required to prove the identity of the witness.

گواہ کی شناخت ثابت کرنے کے لیے افیدہ درکار تھا۔

Gawah ki shanakht saabit karne ke liye afeeda darkar tha.

She signed the affidavit in the presence of the notary public.

اس نے نوٹری پبلک کی موجودگی میں افیدہ پر دستخط کیے۔

Us ne notary public ki maujoodgi mein afeeda par dastakhat kiye.

Easily Confused With

affidavit vs declaration:While both are written statements, an affidavit is sworn under oath, whereas a declaration is not.

Word Family

affidavit
nounافیدہ
affiant
nounافیدن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'affidavit' as a formal written oath.

Picture a courtroom where a witness is swearing to tell the truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "affidavit" — he has declared on oath

First known use: 15th century

The term 'affidavit' has its roots in the Latin word 'affidare' which means to declare under oath. It is used in legal contexts to denote a written statement confirmed by oath.