1. people who make sworn written statements (affidavits) under oath
Usage: legal

Examples

• The affiants testified that they witnessed the accident.
• All affiants must sign their statements in the presence of a notary.
• The court required the affiants to appear for cross-examination.
• Three affiants provided evidence supporting the plaintiff’s case.
• The attorney gathered statements from several affiants before filing the motion.
• Each of the affiants swore that their testimony was true and accurate.