Affidavit – A written statement confirmed by oath
(Pronounced a-fuh-day-vit)
To remember the definition of the word affidavit, use the following mnemonic:
You will have a day of it (Affidavit) when you have to confirm by oath all of your written statements.
Examples of affidavit in a sentence
You will then be asked to fill out an affidavit of eligibility to prove none of the exceptions, listed under rules below, apply to you.
On 7th October Mr Stevens filed an affidavit in support of his application.
She swore an affidavit in support setting out her case.
