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Oath Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Oath? [n] affirming the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury [n] profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Oath: curse \| curse word \| cuss \| expletive \| swearing \| swearword Related Terms \| Find terms related to Oath: assurance \| avouch \| avouchment \| avow \| avowal \| Bible oath \| curse \| cuss \| cuss word \| dirty name \| dirty word \| dysphemism \| epithet \| expletive \| extrajudicial oath \| faith \| foul invective \| guarantee \| guaranty \| imprecation \| ironclad oath \| judicial oath \| loyalty oath \| malediction \| naughty word \| no-no \| oath of allegiance \| oath of office \| obscenity \| official oath \| parole \| pledge \| plight \| profane oath \| profanity \| promise \| solemn declaration \| solemn oath \| swear \| swearword \| sworn statement \| test oath \| troth \| vow \| warrant \| warranty \| word \| word of honor See Also \| commitment \| dedication \| Hippocratic oath \| profanity Oath In Webster's Dictionary \Oath\ ([=o]th), n.; pl. {Oaths} ([=o][th]z). [OE. othe, oth, ath, AS. [=a][eth]; akin to D. eed, OS. [=e][eth], G. eid, Icel. ei[eth]r, Sw. ed, Dan. eed, Goth. ai[thorn]s; cf. OIr. oeth.] 1. A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed. ``I have an oath in heaven'' --Shak. An oath of secrecy for the concealing of those [inventions] which we think fit to keep secret. --Bacon. 2. A solemn affirmation, connected with a sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the temple, the altar, the blood of Abel, the Bible, the Koran, etc. 3. (Law) An appeal (in verification of a statement made) to a superior sanction, in such a form as exposes the party making the appeal to an indictment for perjury if the statement be false. 4. A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the divine Being, or anything divine or sacred, by way of appeal or as a profane exclamation or ejaculation; an expression of profane swearing. ``A terrible oath'' --Shak.

Oath Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Oath?

[n] affirming the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
[n] profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted"

See Also | commitment | dedication | Hippocratic oath | profanity

Oath In Webster's Dictionary

\Oath\ ([=o]th), n.; pl. {Oaths} ([=o][th]z). [OE. othe,
oth, ath, AS. [=a][eth]; akin to D. eed, OS. [=e][eth], G.
eid, Icel. ei[eth]r, Sw. ed, Dan. eed, Goth. ai[thorn]s; cf.
OIr. oeth.]
1. A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent
   appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed. ``I have
   an oath in heaven'' --Shak.

         An oath of secrecy for the concealing of those
         [inventions] which we think fit to keep secret.
                                               --Bacon.

2. A solemn affirmation, connected with a sacred object, or
   one regarded as sacred, as the temple, the altar, the
   blood of Abel, the Bible, the Koran, etc.

3. (Law) An appeal (in verification of a statement made) to a
   superior sanction, in such a form as exposes the party
   making the appeal to an indictment for perjury if the
   statement be false.

4. A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the divine
   Being, or anything divine or sacred, by way of appeal or
   as a profane exclamation or ejaculation; an expression of
   profane swearing. ``A terrible oath'' --Shak.

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