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   Oath

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   noun

   • 1. a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior: "they took an oath of allegiance to the king" Similar vowsworn statementpromisepledgeavowalaffirmationattestationword of honorwordbondguaranteeguarantyarchaic:troth
   • ▪ a sworn declaration that one will tell the truth, especially in a court of law: "each took the oath and then gave evidence"
   • 2. a coarse or blasphemous word or phrase used to express anger or other strong emotion: "he exploded with a mouthful of oaths" Similar swear wordprofanityexpletivefour-letter worddirty wordobscenityimprecationcursemaledictionblasphemyvulgarismvulgarityswearingbad/foul languagestrong languageinformal:cusscuss word

   Word Origin Old Englishāth, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch eed and German Eid.

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   Definitions of oath. noun. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior. “they took an oath of allegiance” see more. noun. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury. synonyms: swearing. see more. noun.

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   Mar 17, 2024 · A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise . take an oath. swear an oath. break one's oath. A statement or promise which is strengthened ( affirmed) by such a pledge.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoath noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of oath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOATH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. countable noun. An oath is a formal promise, especially a promise to be loyal to a person or country. He took an oath of loyalty to the government. [ + of] He swore an oath promising to uphold and protect the country's laws and constitution. 2. See also Hippocratic oath. 3. singular noun [oft on/under N]

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOATH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   OATH definition: 1. a formal promise: 2. If someone is under oath, they have promised to tell the truth in a law…. Learn more.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › oath_noath, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   oath noun. Meaning & use. 1.a. Old English–. A solemn or formal declaration invoking God (or a god, or other object of reverence) as witness to the truth of a statement, or to the binding nature of a promise or undertaking; an act of making such a declaration.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › oathOath - definition of oath by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God, a god, or a sacred object as witness. b. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise. c. Something declared or promised. 2. An irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God or something held sacred. 3. An imprecation; a curse. Idioms: take an oath.