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• A voluntary, written, declaration of facts, confirmed by oath of the party making it before a person with authority to administer the oath.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  affidavit. (n.d.). Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  affidavit. www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit (accessed: May 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "affidavit." Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. 28 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

• A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it. Affidavits must be notarized or administered by an officer of the court with such authority.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  affidavit. (n.d.). Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  affidavit. www.justice.gov. Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Offices of the US Attorneys (USAO). http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit (accessed: May 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "affidavit." Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Offices of the US Attorneys (USAO). 28 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

• A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  affidavit. (n.d.). Understanding the Federal Courts. Retrieved May 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  affidavit. www.uscourts.gov. Understanding the Federal Courts. Administrative Office of the United States Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit (accessed: May 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "affidavit." Understanding the Federal Courts. Administrative Office of the United States Courts. 28 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affidavit.

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