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Affidavit Definition - Definition of Affidavit for Sweepstakes Entrants

By Sandra Grauschopf, About.com

Definition:
A formal sworn statement verifying your personal information, such as your name, age, and social security number. Many sweepstakes require a signed and notarized affidavit before confirming a sweepstakes winner.
Pronunciation:
affa-dave-it
Also Known As:
affy
Common Misspellings:
affadavit, affadavid, affidavid
Examples:
Prior to awarding any prize, the sponsor must receive a notarized affidavit of eligibility from the potential winner.

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