What is another word for affidavits?

Pronunciation: [ˌafɪdˈe͡ɪvɪts] (IPA)

Affidavits are legal documents that provide written evidence or testimony in a court case. There are few synonyms that can be used as an alternative to the word "affidavits". One such synonym is "sworn statement", which is a written legal statement that has been signed under oath. Another synonym for "affidavits" is "declarations", which are written statements that provide an individual's testimony about a particular circumstance or event. Additionally, "depositions" may also be considered a synonym for affidavits, which is a statement made by a witness or party under oath in response to questions asked during the pre-trial stage of a lawsuit. Regardless of the synonym used, affidavits serve a crucial role in presenting evidence and testimony in legal proceedings.

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Usage examples for Affidavits

Sworn affidavits of reliable persons removed the last doubts; and I myself, with my long training as a scientist, had to confess, when for the first time I had spent a few hours with Beulah Miller, that I was as deeply startled and overcome with wonder as I was after the first night with Eusapia Palladino.
"Psychology and Social Sanity"
Hugo Münsterberg
Upon the affidavits there the magistrates must grant the extradition warrant without hesitation.
"A Maker of History"
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Fourteen of us made out accurate affidavits in German of what we had seen, and sent them in to the general in charge of the camp, demanding an inquiry, if there was such a thing as justice in Germany.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans

Famous quotes with Affidavits

  • And they talk about their bona fide doctors. They have a list of doctors that signed affidavits from looking at a picture of Terry. That's where they get their information from, by looking at a picture.
    Michael Schiavo

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