affiant n : a person who makes an affidavit

Affiant \Af*fi"ant\, n. [From p. pr. of OF. afier, LL. affidare. See Affidavit.] (Law) One who makes an affidavit. [U. S.] --Burrill. Syn: Deponent. See Deponent.

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An affidavit is a formal sworn statement of fact, signed by the author, who is called the affiant or deponent, and witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths. The name is Medieval Latin for he has declared upon oath. An affidavit is a type of verified statement or showing, or in other words, it contains a verification, meaning it is under oath or penalty of perjury, and this serves as evidence to its veracity and is required for court proceedings. Not all affidavits require a notary public for execution.

Uses of affidavits include: the court, the government, or who may otherwise fear for their safety if their true identities are revealed in court.

Affidavits may be written in the first or third person, depending on who drafted the document. If in the first person, the document's component parts are:

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