How to pronounce affidavit
American English pronunciation
af-uh-DAY-vit
- IPA
- /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/
- Syllables
- af · uh · DAY · vit (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What affidavit means
A written statement someone swears is true
In a sentence: Mom signed an affidavit saying she had lived in the town for ten years.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "he has sworn." It is related to the words faith and fidelity.
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