oath
Произношение: [oʊθ]
Слово
Контекст: «promise»
(noun) a serious promise you make to tell the truth or do something important. It's like a pinky swear, but it's much more powerful and official.
Пример
When the new president took office, she made an oath to serve the people.
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He broke his oath when he decided to lie instead of telling the truth.
Пример
What kind of oath did you take during your ceremony?
Контекст: «legal»
(noun) a formal promise made in court to tell the truth or to fulfill a duty. This is important because it helps make sure people are honest when they testify.
Пример
The witness gave her testimony after taking an oath to tell the truth.
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Some people might not take their oath seriously and could still lie in court.
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Why do people have to take an oath before they can give evidence?
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