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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As Harrington takes the oath of office Wednesday, the race to replace him is already underway.
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Kemp did mention that these allegations were different from those that led to the sheriff being charged with false imprisonment, simple battery, and violation of oath of office in 2025.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office on March 4, 1861, in the shadow of an unfinished capitol dome.
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Allison M. Prasch,
The Conversation,
29 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
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Kemp did mention that these allegations were different from those that led to the sheriff being charged with false imprisonment, simple battery, and violation of oath of office in 2025.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office on March 4, 1861, in the shadow of an unfinished capitol dome.
—
Allison M. Prasch,
The Conversation,
29 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
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“Oath of office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath%20of%20office. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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