Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AF-FI-DA'VIT
AF-FI-DA'VIT, n. [An old law verb in the perfect tense; he made oath; from ad and fides, faith.]
A declaration upon oath. In the United States, more generally, a declaration in writing, signed by the party, and sworn to, before an authorized magistrate.
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