법정에서 증거로 사용하기 위해 선서나 확약 하에 작성된 서면 진술서.
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
예문:
"The witness signed an affidavit to verify the authenticity of the documents."
"He filed a sworn affidavit detailing the events leading up to the accident."
"A notary public must witness the signing of the affidavit for it to be legally valid."