affiant

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IPA /əˈfaɪ.ənt/

Noun

affiant noun

The individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit or sworn deposition.“Further affiant sayeth naught. (A centuries-old statement that is still used on some legal documents as the final declaration prior to the affiant's signature.)”

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jurat testimony avowant character witness complainant statutory declaration plaintiff material witness claimant amicus curiae affirmative pregnant warrant of attorney respondent request for admission defendant declaration

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