- sworn evidence
- Testimony given under oath. An affidavit stating facts of which the affiant purports to have knowledge is "sworn evidence." See Ex parte Germain, 258 Mass 289, 298. 155 NE 12, 15.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
sworn evidence — index affidavit, affirmance (legal affirmation), affirmation, attestation, certification (attested copy), deposition Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burt … Law dictionary
sworn evidence — items used for proof that are brought in under oath … English contemporary dictionary
give sworn evidence — index affirm (declare solemnly) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
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