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affidavit
 
SYLLABICATION:af·fi·da·vit
PRONUNCIATION:  f-dvt
NOUN: A written declaration made under oath before a notary public or other authorized officer.
ETYMOLOGY:Medieval Latin affdvit, from third person sing. past tense of Latin affdre, to pledge. See affiance.
 
 
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