Definition for Affidavit:

• [ L. L.] An ex-parte written statement, made on oath or solemn affirmation before an authorized magistrate, as evidence to be laid before a court or a judge.

Synonyms for Affidavit:

• n.

  •affirmation (noun)
  • certification.
  •lawsuit (noun)
  • case,
  • lawsuit,
  • count,
  • complaint,
  • accusation,
  • prosecution,
  • litigation,
  • allegation,
  • summons,
  • implication,
  • suit,
  • impeachment,
  • action,
  • charge,
  • writ,
  • citation,
  • grievance,
  • indictment,
  • hearing,
  • arraignment,
  • subpoena.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words:
  • credentials,
  • oath,
  • confirmation,
  • attestation,
  • asseveration,
  • swearing,
  • assertion.

Paraphrases for Affidavit:

• Independent

  • Noun, singular or mass
    documents, certificate, attestation.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    oath, testimony, deposition.

Antonyms for Affidavit:

• n.

  • Other antonyms:
    benison, blessing, benediction.

Homophones for Affidavit:

• avadavat.

Hypernym for Affidavit:

• n.

  • communication
    verification.

Hyponym for Affidavit:

• n.

  • communication
    legal document, testimony, legal instrument, instrument, official document.