affidavit

UK
/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/
US
/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/

Translations

affidavitnoun
affidavits
pl
UK
/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/
US
/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/
déclaration sous sermentTerme juridique courant.
The lawyer submitted an affidavit to support the client's claim.
L’avocat a présenté une déclaration sous serment pour appuyer la demande du client.
Additional translations
affidavitEmprunt juridique, surtout dans certains contextes spécialisés.
affidavitadjective
UK
/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/
US
/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/
Used attributively in phrases like "affidavit evidence"; functions as an adjective.
Additional translations
affidavitaireTerme juridique rare, surtout au Canada francophone.

Definitions

affidavitnoun
A voluntarily sworn written statement, confirmed by oath or affirmation, and used as evidence in court.
The lawyer submitted an affidavit to support the client's claim.
affidavitadjective
Relating to, contained in, or serving as an affidavit.
The judge admitted the affidavit evidence as part of the record.