What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?
Question and options
What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?
- Affidavit
- Testimony
- Deposition
- Interrogation
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Affidavit
An affidavit is a written statement of facts that the deponent swears or affirms on oath. A deposition is oral evidence given by a witness under questioning and recorded by the court, testimony is evidence given by a witness, and interrogation is questioning.
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