An '''affidavit''' is a voluntary, written, or printed declaration of facts, confirmed by [[oath]] of the party making it before a person with authority to administer the [[oath]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]]
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An '''affidavit''' is a voluntary, written, or printed declaration of facts, confirmed by [[oath]] of the party making it before a person with authority to administer the [[oath]].
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Federal law enables one to do an affidavit without obtain notarization by signing a declaration in conformance with [[28 U.S.C. § 1746]].