affidavit
noun/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/
Frequency rank: #8,731 most common English word
Meaning
A written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court.
Example sentence
The lawyer asked her client to sign affidavit before the court hearing could proceed.
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