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oath

(n)
1

:a solemn attestation of the truth of one's words or the sincerity of one's intentions

specif

:one accompanied by calling upon a deity as a witness

2

:a promise (as to perform official duties faithfully) corroborated by an oath

compare perjury 

under oath

:under a solemn and esp. legal obligation to tell the truth (as when testifying)

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