0 a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court:
1 an offensive word, especially one that uses a name for God:
2 a serious promise that you will tell the truth or that you will do what you have said:
Presidents take an oath to uphold the Constitution.
3 an offensive word, esp. one that uses a name for God
4 an official promise, especially when you promise to tell the truth in court:
The witness took the oath.
A psychologist cannot be compelled to attend a disciplinary hearing or to swear on oath.
5 having officially promised to tell the truth in court:
She was called to testify under oath before a congressional panel.
6 to accept a job in a government, especially in the US, in a ceremony which requires you to make an official promise to serve your country:
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