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AffidavitAffidavit Af`fi*da"vit, n. [LL. affidavit he has made oath,
perfect tense of affidare. See Affiance, Affy.] (Law)
A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing,
signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.
--Bouvier. --Burrill.
Note: It is always made ex parte, and without
cross-examination, and in this differs from a
deposition. It is also applied to written statements
made on affirmation.
Syn: Deposition. See Deposition. Davidic
Davidic Da*vid"ic, a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel,
or to his family.
Elaphurus DavidianusElaphure El"a*phure, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A species of deer (Elaphurus Davidianus) found in china. It
is about four feet high at the shoulder and has peculiar
antlers. PouldavisPouldavis Poul"da`vis, n.
Same as Poledavy. [Obs.] Stale affidavitStale Stale, a. [Akin to stale urine, and to stall, n.;
probably from Low German or Scandinavian. Cf. Stale, v. i.]
1. Vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit,
and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer.
2. Not new; not freshly made; as, stele bread.
3. Having lost the life or graces of youth; worn out;
decayed. ``A stale virgin.' --Spectator.
4. Worn out by use or familiarity; having lost its novelty
and power of pleasing; trite; common. --Swift.
Wit itself, if stale is less pleasing. --Grew.
How weary, stale flat, and unprofitable Seem to me
all the uses of this world! --Shak.
Stale affidavit (Law), an affidavit held above a year.
--Craig.
Stale demand (Law), a claim or demand which has not been
pressed or demanded for a long time.
