n. [ LL. affidavit he has made oath, perfect tense of affidare. See Affiance, Affy. ] (Law) A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate. Bouvier. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Deposition. See Deposition. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. davier forceps, davit, cooper's instrument, G. david davit; all probably from the proper name David. ] (Naut.) (a) A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit. (b)pl. Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits. Totten. [ 1913 Webster ]
[くちがき, kuchigaki] (n, vs) (1) writing with the brush in one's mouth; (n) (2) foreword; preface; (3) affidavit; written confession (of a commoner in the Edo period) [Add to Longdo]
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