under oath

idiom

law
: having made a formal promise to tell the truth in a court of law

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Cuomo is also currently under investigation by the Department of Justice for allegedly lying under oath to Congress about COVID-19 deaths that happened during his tenure as governor. Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025 At the center of the defense team’s argument was Khalil Quinan, the former lead prosecutor on the case, who withdrew after a judge ruled he could be deposed and questioned under oath about his access to the material. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 From there, that person could ask a magistrate judge grant subpoena power for the ability to question witnesses under oath, and to grant immunity. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025 The judge also suggested that the company’s vice president of finance, Alex Roman, lied under oath, referring the issue to the local district attorney to determine whether to bring criminal contempt charges against Apple and Roman. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for under oath

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“Under oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20oath. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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