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.