: a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a deity to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says. The witness took an oath to tell the …

Oath Henry Kissinger places his hand on a Hebrew Bible as he takes the oath of office as Secretary of State, 1973. Traditionally, an oath (from Anglo-Saxon āþ, also a plight) is a …

OATH definition: a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.. See examples of oath used in a …

OATH definition: 1. a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court: 2. to have formally promised…. Learn more.

oath, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

An oath is a formal promise, especially a promise to be loyal to a person or country.

An oath is a solemn promise, sometimes made in front of a witness, or a vow in a court of law that you will tell the absolute truth. No matter what the circumstances are, swearing an oath is …

The OATH Hearing Officer rules that you were in violation of the charges cited by the enforcement agency on your Summons. There are several ways to pay. You will need the number from …

1. take an oath, to swear solemnly; vow. 2. under oath, solemnly bound by the obligations of an oath.

In Islam a person may make a qasam (“oath”), in which the person swears, for example, upon one of the names or attributes of Allah. Because the qasam is primarily a pledge to God, a false …