Definition of Affiant. Meaning of Affiant. Synonyms of Affiant

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Definition of Affiant

Affiant
Affiant Af*fi"ant, n. [From p. pr. of OF. afier, LL. affidare. See Affidavit.] (Law) One who makes an affidavit. [U. S.] --Burrill. Syn: Deponent. See Deponent.

Meaning of Affiant from wikipedia

- has declared under oath") is a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person...
- able to witness the signing of the do****ent and check the proof of the affiant's identity, helping to prevent some forms of outright fraud. In recent years...
- that the information he has given therein is true. This differs from an affiant, as in the case of an affidavit the facts therein are sworn to before a...
- insure awareness of do****ent contents by affiant and make a reasonable effort to prevent fraud and protect affiants from coercion." American Signing Agents...
- member. In the United States, such an oath has often indicated that the affiant has not been a member of a particular organization or organizations mentioned...
- probable cause, that is demonstrated to be both false and included by an affiant knowingly and intentionally, or with reckless disregard for the truth,...
- jurat, also known as a verification upon oath or affirmation, in which the affiant swears to the truth of the contents of the do****ent, and signs the do****ent...
- knowledge or on information and belief. If information and belief, the affiant must state the source of his information and the reason for his belief...
- specifically identify the person to be arrested. If a law enforcement affiant provides false information or shows reckless disregard for the truth when...
- intentionally, or with reckless disregard for the truth, was included by the affiant in the warrant affidavit, and if the allegedly false statement is necessary...