Affidavit of Absence

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt əv ˈæbsəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A written sworn statement attesting that a person was absent from a particular place or event, often used as evidence in legal proceedings.
    The witness submitted an affidavit of absence to confirm he was not present at the scene.

Forms

  • affidavit of absence

Commentary

Used primarily to establish non-presence in legal contexts; accuracy and explicit detail of dates and locations are essential for evidentiary reliability.

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