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To be mustered and enrolled for soldiers upon an oath of fidelity. … [Read more...] about AFFIDARI

A person who testifies on affirmation, or who affirms instead of taking an oath. See Affiem'ation. Used in affidavits and depositions which are affirmed, instead of sworn to in place of the word "deponent." Affirmantis est probare. He who affirms must prove. Porter v. Stevens, 9 Cush. (Mass.) 535. Affirmanti, non neganti incnmbit pro batio. The [burden of] proof lies upon him … [Read more...] about AFFIRMANT

To add to; to increase; to strengthen; to add force to. Afforce the assise. In old English practice. A method of securing a verdict, where the jury disagreed, by adding other jurors to the panel until twelve could be found who were unanimous in their opinion. Bract, fol. 1856, 292a; Fleta, lib. 4, c. 9, … [Read more...] about AFFORCE

A swearing of the oath of fidelity or of fealty to one's lord, under whose protection the quasi vassal has voluntarily come. Brown. … [Read more...] about AFFIDATIO

In practice. A solemn and formal declaration or asseveration that an affidavit is true, that the witness will tell the truth, etc., this being substituted for an oath in certain cases. A solemn religious asseveration in the nature of an oath. 1 Greenl. Ev. … [Read more...] about AFFIRMATION