Defenition of the word oath

Defenition of the word oath
- Promise or solemn declaration in front of an authority, another person or to oneself.
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
- swearing to the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
- a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted"
- a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; "they took an oath of allegience"
- a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior