under oath

:  in or into a position below or beneath something

:  below or short of some quantity, level, or limit

:  in or into a condition of subjection, subordination, or unconsciousness

:  below or beneath so as to be overhung, surmounted, covered, protected, or concealed by

:  subject to the authority, control, guidance, or instruction of

:  receiving or undergoing the action or effect of

:  lower in rank or authority :  subordinate

:  a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says

:  a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words

:  something (such as a promise) corroborated by an oath