B2 adjective رسمي

affidavit

/ˌæf.ɪˈdeɪ.vɪt/

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court or for legal purposes. It is signed by the person making the statement and witnessed by someone authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public.

أمثلة

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1

I had to sign a sworn affidavit to verify my identity for the passport office.

I had to sign a sworn affidavit to verify my identity for the passport office.

2

The defense attorney submitted an affidavit from the witness who could not attend the trial.

The defense attorney submitted an affidavit from the witness who could not attend the trial.

3

If you lost the title to your car, you'll probably just need to file a quick affidavit.

If you lost the title to your car, you'll probably just need to file a quick affidavit.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
affidavit
صفة
affidavit (used as noun adjunct)
مرتبط
affiant
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Affi-David': You are 'Affirming' that what you wrote on the 'David' (document) is 100% true.

اختبار سريع

The witness was asked to sign a(n) ________ confirming that he saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: affidavit

أمثلة

1

I had to sign a sworn affidavit to verify my identity for the passport office.

everyday

I had to sign a sworn affidavit to verify my identity for the passport office.

2

The defense attorney submitted an affidavit from the witness who could not attend the trial.

formal

The defense attorney submitted an affidavit from the witness who could not attend the trial.

3

If you lost the title to your car, you'll probably just need to file a quick affidavit.

informal

If you lost the title to your car, you'll probably just need to file a quick affidavit.

4

Academic researchers often analyze historical affidavits to understand the legal grievances of the 19th century.

academic

Academic researchers often analyze historical affidavits to understand the legal grievances of the 19th century.

5

Before the merger could be completed, the CEO provided an affidavit confirming all financial disclosures were accurate.

business

Before the merger could be completed, the CEO provided an affidavit confirming all financial disclosures were accurate.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
affidavit
صفة
affidavit (used as noun adjunct)
مرتبط
affiant

تلازمات شائعة

sign an affidavit sign an affidavit
file an affidavit file an affidavit
sworn affidavit sworn affidavit
supporting affidavit supporting affidavit
submit an affidavit submit an affidavit

العبارات الشائعة

affidavit of support

affidavit of support

affidavit of heirship

affidavit of heirship

under affidavit

under affidavit

يُخلط عادةً مع

affidavit vs deposition

An affidavit is a written statement made out of court, while a deposition is out-of-court oral testimony recorded for later use in court.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is almost exclusively used in legal or official administrative contexts. It carries a high degree of seriousness because lying in an affidavit is considered perjury.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'affidavit' as a synonym for any written letter; however, a document is only an affidavit if it is sworn before a legal authority.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Affi-David': You are 'Affirming' that what you wrote on the 'David' (document) is 100% true.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Medieval Latin 'affidāvit', meaning 'he has stated on oath' (from affidare, to trust).

أنماط نحوية

countable noun plural: affidavits often follows verbs like 'sign', 'file', or 'execute'
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking countries, an affidavit of support is a common requirement for individuals sponsoring an immigrant's visa.

اختبار سريع

The witness was asked to sign a(n) ________ confirming that he saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: affidavit

كلمات ذات صلة

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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