on oath

Frequency: 6.84.8 per million words

Having made a formal promise to tell the truth in a court of law.

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Examples (10)

  • He swore on oath that he had never seen me before.
  • The witness testified on oath during the trial.
  • She was required to speak on oath about the incident.
  • Everything said in court must be on oath to ensure truthfulness.
  • Are you prepared to go on oath and confirm your statement?
  • The detective reminded the suspect that he would eventually be on oath.
  • The judge asked if the statement was made on oath.
  • Making a false statement on oath is perjury.
  • His testimony was taken on oath by the court reporter.
  • The politician had to deliver his account on oath.