as in directly
in the same words an ad verbum translation if the giver of the oath mangles the wording, should one repeat after him ad verbum?

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Adverb
  • These private ventures could benefit directly from crypto-friendly legislation and the executive orders emerging from Washington.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
Adverb
  • The spatial sound technology accurately replicates the acoustic environment of a professional studio using headphones, empowering creators to produce studio-quality mixes in any location.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 June 2025
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said that Khalil failed to accurately complete his application for his green card and that this could be a reason for permanent resident status being revoked.
    Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Adverb
  • In the 15 years since, DeBlois has helmed its sequel, its three-quel and now this live-action version, which goes back to the beginning and repeats the same plot essentially word for word.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
  • Good salespeople don't need to follow a script word for word.
    Austin Irabor, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Ad verbum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad%20verbum. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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