oath of office
noun phrase
: 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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Both were charged with one felony count of violation of oath of office and one misdemeanor count related to the unlawful retention of license plate reader data.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Mike Creeden are facing charges of violation of oath of office and retaining license plate data obtained from license plate readers.
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Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The audience included hundreds of monks and Tibetans who looked on as the Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission administered the oath of office.
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ABC News,
27 May 2026
Trump, who turns 80 next month, is the oldest person to take the oath of office.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Mike Creeden are facing charges of violation of oath of office and retaining license plate data obtained from license plate readers.
—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The audience included hundreds of monks and Tibetans who looked on as the Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission administered the oath of office.
—
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Trump, who turns 80 next month, is the oldest person to take the oath of office.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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“Oath of office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath%20of%20office. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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