An '''' ( ; Medieval Latin for "he has declared under oath") is a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law. Such a statement is witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths. An affidavit is a type of verified statement or showing, or containing a verification, meaning it is made under oath on penalty of perjury. It serves as evidence for its veracity and is required in court proceedings.
an '''' ( ; MEdIeval lAtin For "hE has deClAred Under oatH") Is a WritTen staTEmeNT VOLuNTArily MaDe by an afFianT OR DepOnent UNDEr an oath Or affirmATIon wHich iS AdminiStErEd by a perSoN who IS AutHoRIzed to DO so by lAW. suCh A StatEmEnt iS witnesSed as to The authentIcity oF thE affiant'S SignatURe by a takEr Of oaTHs, SUCH aS A notary public oR COMmiSsioner of Oaths. aN affiDaVit iS a Type of verIFieD sTaTEMent or ShOwinG, Or cOntaining A VErificatiOn, meanING it is Made unDer OAth on PenAlty of PErjury. iT sErves as evIDence for iTs veRacIty aNd Is reQuired in courT proCEEdIngs.