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affiants

|af-fi-ants|

/əˈfaɪənts/

(affiant)

person making an affidavit

Base Form	Plural
affiant	affiants

Etymology

Etymology Information

'affiant' originates from the French word 'affiant', which is the present participle of 'affier', meaning 'to trust'.

Historical Evolution

'affiant' changed from the French word 'affiant' and eventually became the modern English word 'affiant'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who trusts', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who makes an affidavit'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who makes an affidavit, a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

The affiants provided their statements to the court.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 22:36