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What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?

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What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?
  1. Affidavit
  2. Testimony
  3. Deposition
  4. Interrogation

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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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