Cases of word usage

1) a statement of where a person lives, works etc and where letters etc may be delivered (address)

2) (of) a statement expressing 'Yes', agreement etc or one that is true, real etc as in 'The answer is (in the) affirmative (affirmative)

3) a short statement expressing a general truth (usually from a known literary work) (aphorism)

4) a statement of being sorry (for doing wrong or not doing something) (apology)

5) a statement (e.g. a promise) made to give confidence (assurance)

6) a true statement that is obvious, such as 'All humans are mortal' (axiom)

7) written statement of charges for goods delivered or service given; a proposed law to be discussed by a parliament (called an act when passed) (bill)

8) an official statement of news (bulletin)

9) (of a person, statement etc) sly and spiteful (catty)

10) an official written or printed statement that may be used as proof or evidence (certificate)