Meaning & use
affiant
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A person who makes a written statement under oath, especially one used in an affidavit.
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The affiant signed the document in front of a notary public.
According to the affiant, the accident occurred just after midnight.
A note on using this word
A legal term almost exclusively used in the context of affidavits and sworn statements.
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