(originally, US, now, North America, law) An individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit; (generally) an individual who makes a sworn deposition; a deponent.
(originally, US, now, North America, law) An individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit; (generally) an individual who makes a sworn deposition; a deponent.
This affiant looked at the wound after Mr. M‘Credie was dead, and from its appearance, which was very large, was of opinion that it was occasioned by a ball and two or three buck short. And farther this affiant saith not.
Affiant means: An individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit; (generally) an individual who makes a sworn deposition; a deponent.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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(US, finance) An affidavit stating the purpose for a proposed loan.
(UK, _, law) A person implicated in a criminal case who turn against their accomplices by serving as a witness for the state and who may enter into a witness protection program afterwards.
One who claims; one who makes a claim.
(chiefly, US, legal) Of or pertaining to evidence.
Affiant means: An individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit; (generally) an individual who makes a sworn deposition; a deponent.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
affiant means: An individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit; (generally) an individual who makes a sworn deposition; a deponent.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(legal) Somebody's own act and deed.