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AFFIDAVIT A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths. For example, in criminal cases, affidavits are often used by police officers seeking to convince courts to grant a warrant to make an arrest or a search. In civil cases, affidavits of witnesses are often used to support motions for summary judgment. ALSO SEE: DEPOSITION, TESTIMONY, WARRANT, AFFIANT

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