Word of the Week #1: Affidavit

Word Count: 85

1. The Word: affidavit
2. Where it was found: San Jose Mercury News article ("Former San Francisco Giants employee charged with embezzlement") (Click here for link)
3. Sentence (from which the word was found): "An affidavit filed by an FBI special agent states that the club immediately fired her."
4. Dictionary Definition: (noun) a written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official. (Definition found here)
5. Original Sentence: The witness signed in affidavit stating that she was present at the scene of the crime.