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1. n. A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate. Source: opted
2. n. written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath Source: wordnet
3. A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate. Bouvier. Burrill. Note: It is always made ex parte, and without cross-examination, and in this differs from a deposition. It is also applied to written statements made on affirmation. Syn. -- Deposition. See Deposition. Source: webster
4. A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signedand made upon oath before an authorized magistrate. Bouvier. Burrill. Source: adambom
5. n:100 n. written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath Source: ecdict

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oath writing authorized declaration statement sworn written deposition magistrate upon administer legally signed someone true affirmation always applied cross-examination differs note see statements

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