under oath

idiom

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

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During the testimony, several allegations about the shooting and the events leading up to it were made under oath for the first time. Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025 In response, Brooksby filed a response to the statement of deficiencies and the contempt order that included declarations under oath and a flash drive containing hundreds of documents. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Why is she being questioned under oath? Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Regulatory leaders said the purpose of the meeting was to let customers speak directly to the IURC under oath for the official record. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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