statutory declaration

noun

1. law a declaration made under statutory authority before a justice of the peace or commissioner for oaths which may in certain cases be substituted for a statement on oath

Example Sentences

The department told the AP it collaborated with overseas agencies to investigate whether Heard had provided false testimony about her knowledge of Australia’s biosecurity laws and whether an employee had falsified a statutory declaration under duress of losing their job.

From Washington Times

The department told the AP it collaborated with overseas agencies to investigate whether Heard had provided false testimony about her knowledge of Australia’s biosecurity laws and whether an employee had falsified a statutory declaration under duress of losing their job.

From Seattle Times

But Mr Godin-Prior appeared at the same court on Tuesday to make a statutory declaration - a way of appealing against a magistrates' conviction if it occurred without the defendant's knowledge.

From BBC

They would have to make a solemn statutory declaration that they have been living in their acquired gender for three months - down from two years - and intend to do so permanently.

From BBC

A statutory declaration of support, offered by MPs, is not legally binding, added Chin, and so pledges can vary from one day to the next.

From The Guardian