“She gave her testimony on paper before the hearing.”
Usage Entry 1089 / 1350 60-second read
Affidavit vs. Testimony
A sworn written statement versus spoken sworn evidence.
The comparisoni
“She gave her affidavit — a written sworn statement — before the hearing.”
The ruleii
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AFFIDAVIT = written sworn. TESTIMONY = spoken sworn.
An AFFIDAVIT is a written statement confirmed by oath. TESTIMONY is the spoken evidence given in court. Both are under oath; the form differs.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Affidavit on paper. Testimony on the stand.