affidavit

affidavit

/ˌæfəˈdeɪvət/

⚖️ Legal Profession

A written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence

She signed an affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the documents.

Origin: From Medieval Latin affidavit (he has stated on oath), from affidare (to trust), from Latin ad- (to) + fides (faith)