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affiant

noun
af·​fi·​ant | \ É™-ˈfÄ«-É™nt How to pronounce affiant (audio) \

Definition of affiant

: one who swears to an affidavit broadly : deponent

Examples of affiant in a Sentence

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 Based on the information/observations set forth in paragraph 22 ad 24, affiant believes that the target may utilize said firearm against law enforcement during the execution of the warrant. — Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Path to Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's death started with a 'shots fired' call six weeks earlier," 11 July 2019

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First Known Use of affiant

1807, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for affiant

probably from affi(ance) entry 1 + -ant entry 1

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affiant

noun
af·​fi·​ant | \ É™-ˈfÄ«-É™nt How to pronounce affiant (audio) \

Legal Definition of affiant

: a person who swears to an affidavit — compare deponent, witness

History and Etymology for affiant

Middle French, from present participle of affier to pledge faith, swear, from Medieval Latin affidare, ultimately from Latin ad to + fidere to trust

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