B2 adjective フォーマル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
affidavit
形容詞
affidavit (used as noun adjunct)
関連
affiant
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: affidavit

例文

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.

語族

名詞
affidavit
形容詞
affidavit (used as noun adjunct)
関連
affiant

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

affidavit of support

affidavit of support

affidavit of heirship

affidavit of heirship

under affidavit

under affidavit

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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.

⚠️

よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: affidavit

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C1

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