oath of office
noun phraseDefinition of oath of office
: an official promise by a person who has been elected to a public office to fulfill the duties of the office according to the law
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“Oath of office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath%20of%20office. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
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