affiant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit; (generally) an individual who makes a sworn deposition; a deponent.

Pronunciation

/əˈfaɪənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-affiant.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-affiant.wav

Word forms

affiant affiants

Etymology

From affy (“(obsolete) to have faith in, trust; to formally affirm or promise; etc.”) + -ant (suffix forming agent nouns from verbs).

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