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2. Sworn declaration - Wikipedia

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   A sworn declaration used in place of an affidavit must be specifically authorized by statute. The federal courts and a few states have general statutes allowing a sworn declaration in any matter where an affidavit can be used. [2] [3] In other cases, sworn statements are allowed for some purposes, but not others. [4]

3. Jurat (clause) - Wikipedia

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   In English and American law, a jurat is that part of an affidavit which contains the names of the parties swearing the affidavit, the actual statement that an oath or affirmation has been made, the person before whom it was sworn, the date, place and other necessary particulars. The jurat is usually located on the bottom of a document.

4. Affidavit - Wikipedia

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   Such a statement is witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths. An affidavit is a type of verified statement or showing, or containing a verification, meaning it is made under oath on penalty of perjury. It serves as evidence for its veracity and is required ...

5. Oath of office - Wikipedia

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   Lyndon B. Johnson taking the American presidential oath of office in 1963, after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. An oath of office is an oath or affirmation a person takes before assuming the duties of an office, usually a position in government or within a religious body, although such oaths are sometimes required of officers of other organizations.

6. Deposition (law) - Wikipedia

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   A deposition in the law of the United States, or examination for discovery in the law of Canada, involves the taking of sworn, out-of-court oral testimony of a witness that may be reduced to a written transcript for later use in court or for discovery purposes. Depositions are commonly used in litigation in the United States and Canada. They ...

7. Juror's oath - Wikipedia

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   For example, other faiths may be sworn in on a holy book of their choice, such as the Verdas for Hindus and the Koran for Muslims. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] The affirmation was first made available to Quakers and Moravians , who had conscientious objections to oaths, extended by the Quakers and Moravians Act 1838 , and later further extended to anybody who ...