affiant

[ uh-fahy-uhnt ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who makes an affidavit.

affiant

/ əˈfaɪənt /

noun

1. law a person who makes an affidavit

Word History and Origins

Origin of affiant¹

1800–10, Americanism; obsolete v. affy to confide (< Middle French afier; affiance ) + -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of affiant¹

C19: Old French, from affier to trust to, from Medieval Latin affīdāre; see affiance

Example Sentences

That to disclose the source of affiant's information at this time might defeat the ends of justice.

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Wherefore, affiant prays that said Gustav Stahl may be arrested and imprisoned, or bailed, as the case may be.

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The signature of the affiant and of the notary and the seal are all necessary to validate the affidavit.

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Where a corporation or firm is the claimant, the affiant should swear as agent.

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The writing other than that of Lee Harvey Oswald is that of affiant.

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