word
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affiant
uh-FY-ent
əˈfaɪəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
affiant
Dictionary meaning
A person who makes and signs a sworn written statement called an affidavit.
History and origin
Old French, via legal Latin.
Examples
- The affiant confirmed the timeline in a notarized declaration.
Common mispronunciations
AFF-ee-ant
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