affidavit
/ˌæfəˈdeɪvət/
A written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence
affidavit in a sentence
“She signed an affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the documents.”
Origin of affidavit
From Medieval Latin affidavit (he has stated on oath), from affidare (to trust), from Latin ad- (to) + fides (faith)
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