Definition

A person who formally declares something in writing and signs it, usually for legal purposes.

Example

The affiant signed the document in front of a notary public.

Conversation

I was reading about legal documents and came across the term affiant.

Oh really? What does it mean?

An affiant is someone who makes an affidavit to confirm something in court.

That makes sense! I never knew that term before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Affiant is derived from the Latin word "affidare" (meaning to pledge or to swear) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating a person who performs an action). The word "affiant" refers to a person who makes a sworn statement or declaration, typically in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'pledges' or 'swears' to tell the truth — that's what an affiant does.

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