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affirm (declare solemnly)
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evidence — ev·i·dence 1 / e və dəns, ˌdens/ n [Medieval Latin evidentia, from Latin, that which is obvious, from evident evidens clear, obvious, from e out of, from + videns, present participle of videre to see]: something that furnishes or tends to furnish … Law dictionary
Sworn testimony — is evidence given by a witness who has made a commitment to tell the truth. If the witness is later found to have lied whilst bound by the commitment, they can often be charged with the crime of perjury. The types of commitment can include oaths … Wikipedia
evidence — /ev i deuhns/, n., v., evidenced, evidencing. n. 1. that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof. 2. something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign: His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever. 3.… … Universalium
Evidence (law) — The law of evidence governs the use of testimony (e.g., oral or written statements, such as an affidavit) and exhibits (e.g., physical objects) or other documentary material which is admissible (i.e., allowed to be considered by the trier of fact … Wikipedia
Sworn declaration — A sworn declaration (also called a sworn statement or a statement under penalty of perjury ) is a document that recites facts pertinent to a legal proceeding. It is very similar to an affidavit, but unlike an affidavit, it is not witnessed and… … Wikipedia
evidence — n 1. proof, confirmation, verification, validation, authentication, certification; corroboration, substantiation, ground, support, warrant, Obs. vouch; documentation, document, exhibit, certificate, Law. certification, Law. exemplification;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
evidence — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Means of proving Nouns 1. evidence, facts, premises, data, grounds, demonstration, confirmation, corroboration, support, ratification, authentication, acknowledgment, proof; state s, king s, queen s,… … English dictionary for students
Sworn — Swear Swear, v. i. [imp. {Swore}, formerly {Sware}; p. p. {Sworn}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Swearing}.] [OE. swerien, AS. swerian; akin to D. zweren, OS. swerian, OHG. swerien, G. schw[ o]ren, Icel. sverja, Sw. sv[ a]rja, Dan. sv[ae]rge, Icel. & Sw.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sexual Offences Act 2003 — Infobox UK Legislation short title= Sexual Offences Act 2003 parliament=United Kingdom Parliament long title=An Act to make new provision about sexual offences, their prevention and the protection of children from harm from other sexual acts, and … Wikipedia
affirm — af·firm /ə fərm/ vt 1: to assert as true or factual 2: to assert (as a judgment) as valid or confirmed affirm ed the lower court s ruling compare remand, reverse … Law dictionary
