: a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a deity to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says. The witness took an oath to tell the truth in …

Oath Henry Kissinger places his hand on a Hebrew Bible as he takes the oath of office as Secretary of State, 1973. Traditionally, an oath (from Anglo-Saxon āþ, also a plight) is a statement of fact or a …

oath, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

OATH definition: 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.. See examples of oath used 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.

An oath is a formal promise, especially a promise to be loyal to a person or country.

Federal Judges Oath of Office: This YouTube video shows federal judges saying their oath of office and explaining what it means to them every time they take the bench. The oath can be found in section 8 …

1. take an oath, to swear solemnly; vow. 2. under oath, solemnly bound by the obligations of an oath.

In Islam a person may make a qasam (“oath”), in which the person swears, for example, upon one of the names or attributes of Allah. Because the qasam is primarily a pledge to God, a false oath is …

An oath is a public pledge that a person will perform some action or duty, generally with the promise of doing so truthfully. An oath can also be used as a way of promising oneself to support a cause or an …