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affiance 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/əˈfīəns/,
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Be engaged to marry,
  1. Be engaged to marry
    • - Ann Elliott was affianced to Col. Lewis Morris
  1. betroth: give to in marriage
  2. (affiant) a person who makes an affidavit
  3. An engagement is a promise to marry, and also the period of time between proposal and marriagewhich may be lengthy or trivial. During this period, a couple is said to be affianced, betrothed, engaged to be married, or simply engaged. ...
  4. (Affiant) An affidavit is a formal sworn statement of fact, signed by the author, who is called the affiant or deponent, and witnessed as to the authenticity of the affiant's signature by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths. ...
  5. (affiant) The individual witness whose statement is contained in an affidavit or sworn deposition
  6. (Affiant) A person who makes a sworn statement.
  7. (Affiant) One who gives an affidavit, i.e., the person making allegations either sworn or affirmed before an officer of the court such as a notary. ...
  8. (Affiant) Person authorized by the court to act on behalf of the deceased person's estate.
  9. (Affiant) the person who swears to the Notary Public that his/her statement or documents are true.
  10. (n): trust, confidence. FS (2H6, H5, Cymb); (anon.) Ironside.