oath (n)
swearing#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law)
def to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
Outgoing links
Hypernym commitment, dedication
Derivationally related form swearing → swear
Derivationally related form swearing → swear
Incoming links
Hyponym commitment, dedication
Derivationally related form swear → swearing
Derivationally related form swear → swearing

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