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statutory declaration

[stəˈtjuːtəri dɛkləˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: statutory declarations
declaração solene
1. A formal written statement made under oath or affirmation before an authorized officer, having the force of law in certain jurisdictions
The witness provided a statutory declaration to support the court case.
A testemunha forneceu uma declaração solene para apoiar o caso judicial.
2. A legal document used as evidence in court proceedings without requiring the declarant to appear in person
A statutory declaration can serve as evidence if the witness cannot attend court.
Uma declaração solene pode servir como prova se a testemunha não puder comparecer ao tribunal.
Synonyms
affidavitsworn statementdeposition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração solene
Most common term in Brazilian legal contexts
Portugal
declaração legal
Used in Portuguese legal system; similar but distinct procedure
Portugal
afirmação solene
Alternative term used in Portuguese courts

Related Idioms & Phrases

under oath
sworn testimony
court affidavit
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