Affidavit
An affidavit is a formal sworn statement
of fact, signed by the declarant
(who is called the affiant or deponent)
and witnessed (as to the veracity
of the affiant's signature) by a
taker of oaths, such as a notary
public. The name is Medieval Latin
for he has declared upon oath.Uses
of affidavits include:To allow evidence
to be gathered from witnesses or
participants who may not be available
to testify in person before the
court, or who may otherwise fear
for their safety if their true identities
are revealed in court.To obtain
a declaration on a legal document,
such as an application for voter
registration, that the information
provided by the applicant is truthful
to the best of the applicant's knowledge.
If, after signing such a declaration,
the information is found to be deliberately
untrue with the intent to deceive,
the applicant may face perjury charges.
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