plural oaths
ˈōt͟hz 
ˈōths
1
a(1)
: a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
(2)
: a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words
The witness took an oath to tell the truth in court.
b
: something (such as a promise) corroborated by an oath
They were required to swear an oath of loyalty.
took the oath of office
2
: an irreverent or careless use of a sacred name
Examples of oath in a Sentence
an oath to defend the nation
He uttered an oath and walked away.
Recent Examples on the Web
The boards and finance committees responsible for managing synagogues’ money, meanwhile, may feel bound by their fiduciary duty — basically, their oath to responsibly manage investments.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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Shortly after taking her oath, Sheinbaum is expected to give a speech at the National Palace in Mexico City.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Sheinbaum took her oath and addressed a room of more than 100 high-profile invitees, including U.S. first lady Jill Biden and the presidents of nearly a dozen African and Latin American countries, among others.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
That was obvious at the citizenship ceremony in Riverside, where Victoria Van Valen, 54, was taking the oath.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Read More: The Meaning of Mexico's First Female President
Shortly after taking her oath, Sheinbaum is expected to give a speech at the National Palace in Mexico City.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Sheinbaum took her oath and addressed a room of more than 100 high-profile invitees, including U.S. first lady Jill Biden and the presidents of nearly a dozen African and Latin American countries, among others.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
That was obvious at the citizenship ceremony in Riverside, where Victoria Van Valen, 54, was taking the oath.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for oath
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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