Difference between revisions of "Affirmation"

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An affirmation is a solemn and formal declaration that an [[affidavit]] is true. This is substituted for an [[oath]] in certain cases. [[category:legal terms]]
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An '''affirmation''' is a solemn and formal declaration that the evidence given by the person affirming will be truthful. In a legal context it is equivalent to an [[oath]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]]

Latest revision as of 18:18, April 23, 2008

An affirmation is a solemn and formal declaration that the evidence given by the person affirming will be truthful. In a legal context it is equivalent to an oath.