Affidavit
Pronunciation : Af`fi*da"vit
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [LL. affidavit he has made oath, perfect tense of affidare. See Affiance, Affy.] (Law)
Definition : Defn: A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate. Bouvier. Burrill.
Note: It is always made ex parte, and without cross-examination, and in this differs from a deposition. It is also applied to written statements made on affirmation.
Syn. -- Deposition. See Deposition.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913