testify under oath
Frequency: 8.213.1 per million words
to give evidence after making a formal promise to tell the truth
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- The basis for the perjury conviction was he had testified falsely under oath.
- She is scheduled to testify under oath before the grand jury next week.
- Every witness must testify under oath to ensure the honesty of their statements.
- He was compelled to testify under oath despite his initial reluctance.
- To testify falsely under oath is considered perjury and carries severe penalties.
- The prosecutor asked the victim to testify under oath about the events of that night.
- During the trial, several experts testified under oath regarding the scientific evidence.
- The politician agreed to testify under oath to clear his name.
- You are expected to testify under oath, meaning you swear to tell the whole truth.
- Anyone who testifies under oath is legally bound to provide accurate information.