noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
administer an oath (= be the official person who listens to it )
an oath of loyalty (= a promise to be loyal )
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They swore an oath of loyalty to their king.
commissioner for oaths
Hippocratic oath
sworn an oath
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Remember that you have sworn an oath and so must tell the truth.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Adams was elected to the British Parliament, but refused to swear an oath to the English Queen.
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He admitted that he had lied under oath .
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He shouted oaths and curses as they took him away.
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Public officials must take an oath to support the U.S. Constitution.
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The president takes the oath of office in a public ceremony.