oath
IPA: ˈoʊθ
noun
- 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.
- A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
- A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
- A curse, a curse word.
verb
- (archaic) To pledge.
Examples of "oath" in Sentences
- The Jews mock and jeer at oaths.
- The council also took oaths of fealty.
- The taking of the oath is a procedural matter.
- The judicial oath is the foundation of justice.
- Hostages were exchanged as sureties for the oaths.
- Clark discussed the oath and the affidavit separately.
- The oath to Hitler was a minor element in the complicity.
- The Clerk then administers the Oath or Solemn Affirmation.
- Spartacus swears to the oath of the brotherhood of the gladiator.
- The italicized parts of the oath are the alternatives for atheists.