Affiant: meaning, definitions and examples

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affiant

[ əˈfaɪənt ]

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legal

A person who makes a sworn statement in writing.

Synonyms

declarant, deponent, swearer

Examples of usage

The affiant signed the affidavit in the presence of a notary public.
The affiant's statement was crucial evidence in the court case.

Translations

Translations of the word "affiant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 declarante

🇮🇳 साक्षी

🇩🇪 Eidesstattlicher Versicherer

🇮🇩 saksi

🇺🇦 свідок

🇵🇱 świadek

🇯🇵 宣誓供述者

🇫🇷 déclarant

🇪🇸 declarante

🇹🇷 tanık

🇰🇷 선서 증인

🇸🇦 المُقرّ

🇨🇿 svědek

🇸🇰 svedok

🇨🇳 宣誓人

🇸🇮 priča

🇮🇸 vottur

🇰🇿 куә

🇬🇪 მსჯავრი

🇦🇿 şahid

🇲🇽 declarante

Word origin

The word 'affiant' comes from the Old French term 'affier', meaning to trust or entrust. It has been used in legal contexts since the 17th century to refer to a person who makes a sworn statement. Affiants play a crucial role in legal proceedings by providing firsthand accounts under oath.