under oath

idiom

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

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Two years later, authorities revealed the woman behind the claims was indicted for faking ultrasounds and a pregnancy video, as well as lying under oath. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025 During an interview under oath, Petrova allegedly claimed to be unsure that she was required to declare the embryos when entering the U.S. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 Listen to this article 4 min Blake Lively plans to speak under oath against Justin Baldoni. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025 Neera Tanden, Anthony Bernal, Ashley Williams, and Annie Tomasini are all scheduled to appear under oath between June 24 and July 18. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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