Affiants

/əˈfaɪənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of affiant; multiple people who make affidavits or swear to the truth of statements under oath.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'affiant,' formed by adding '-s.' Maintains the legal terminology established in English jurisprudence.

Kelly Says

Court documents love this word—when you have multiple people swearing something is true under oath, suddenly it's 'affiants' instead of just 'witnesses,' which sounds more formal and legally binding!

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