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- Dictionaryoath/ōTH/
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
- 2. a coarse or blasphemous word or phrase used to express anger or other strong emotion: "he exploded with a mouthful of oaths" Similar
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The meaning of OATH is a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says. How to use oath in a sentence.
OATH definition: 1. a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court: 2. to have formally promised…. Learn more.
a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath. a statement or promise strengthened by such an appeal. Synonyms: pledge, vow.
An oath is a solemn promise, sometimes made in front of a witness, or a vow in a court of law that you will tell the absolute truth. No matter what the circumstances are, swearing an oath is serious business.
6 meanings: 1. a solemn pronouncement to affirm the truth of a statement or to pledge a person to some course of action, often.... Click for more definitions.
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. Also: the statement or promise made in such a declaration, or the words of such a statement.
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.
a formal promise to do something or a formal statement that something is true. to take/swear an oath of allegiance. Before giving evidence, witnesses in court have to take the oath (= promise to tell the truth). The next US president will take the oath of office in January.
OATH definition: 1. a formal promise: 2. If someone is under oath, they have promised to tell the truth in a law…. Learn more.
noun. oaths. A ritualistic declaration, typically based on an appeal to God or a god or to some revered person or object, that one will speak the truth, keep a promise, remain faithful, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise. American Heritage.
