-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of affiant in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Your affiant submits this Criminal Complaint in support of the arrest of TEIXEIRA.
—BostonGlobe.com, 14 Apr. 2023
Afterward, Kelly would tell them to put down his name as the affiant.
—Eplunus Colvin, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2023
The affiant is identified as a violent crimes detective with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.
—NBC News, 17 Dec. 2021
Based on the information/observations set forth in paragraph 22 ad 24, affiant believes that the target may utilize said firearm against law enforcement during the execution of the warrant.
—Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2019
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
Etymology
probably from affi(ance) entry 1 + -ant entry 1
First Known Use
1807, in the meaning defined above
Articles Related to affiant
Dictionary Entries Near affiant
Cite this Entry
“Affiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affiant. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
More from Merriam-Webster on affiant
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share