B2 adjective Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
affidavit
Adjectif
affidavit (used as noun adjunct)
Apparenté
affiant
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : affidavit

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
affidavit
Adjectif
affidavit (used as noun adjunct)
Apparenté
affiant

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

affidavit of support

affidavit of support

affidavit of heirship

affidavit of heirship

under affidavit

under affidavit

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: affidavits often follows verbs like 'sign', 'file', or 'execute'
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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : affidavit

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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