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Swear {Ans: this term includes every mode authorized by law for administering an oath}Affidavit {Ans: a signed statement, duly sworn to, before a notary public}One who makes oath to a written statement technically a person subscribing a deposition but interchangeably with "affiant" {Ans: deponent}Certified Copy {Ans: A copy of a public record signed and certified as a true copy by the public official having custody of the original. A notary public has no authority to issue certified copies. Notaries must not certify to the authenticity of legal documents and other papers required to be filed with foreign consular officers}Plaintiff {Ans: a person who starts a suit or brings action against another}Subordination Clause {Ans: A clause which permits the placing of a mortgage at a later date which takes priority over an existing mortgage}