information and belief

Definition of "information and belief"
  1. Language qualifying a statement in legal proceedings to avoid perjury allegations, representing the speaker's confidence that, despite limited personal knowledge, their relayed information is accurate
How to use "information and belief" in a sentence
  1. Based on information and belief, she asserts her landlord has violated housing regulations.
  2. His sworn affidavit was carefully worded, stating allegations based upon information and belief.
  3. Without direct evidence, her lawyer submitted the case details where facts were stated on information and belief.

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