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by Tinkerbell on February 24th, 2008
From Latin. The "a-" prefix, means "to". The "ffidavit" part comes from the same derevation as fiduciary from fidus which means "trust" or "faith". "This can be trusted"
by VSPrasad on March 1st, 2008
affidavit:
1593, from M.L. affidavit, lit. "he has stated on oath," third person sing. perf. of affidare "to trust," from L. ad- "to" + fidare "to trust," from fidus "faithful," from fides "faith" (see faith). So called from being the first word of sworn statements.
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=affidavit
An affidavit is a formal sworn statement of fact, signed by the declarant (who is called the affiant or deponent) and witnessed (as to the veracity of the affiant's signature) by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public. The name is Medieval Latin for he has declared upon oath.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affadavit
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