Synonyms of the word

affidavit

• n. (law) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

instrument

• n. A device used to produce music.
• n. A means or agency for achieving an effect.
• n. A measuring or displaying device.
• n. A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
• n. (law) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
• n. (figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
• v. (transitive) To apply measuring devices.
• v. (transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
• v. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

testimony

• n. (law) statements made by a witness in court.
• n. An account of first-hand experience.
• n. (religion) In a church service, a personal account, such as of one's conversion.
• n. Witness; evidence; proof of some fact.