oath
Definition
- n. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
- n. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
Word forms
- Plural
- oaths
Example sentences
n.
He made an oath to always tell the truth.
法
The witness took an oath before giving her testimony in court.