under oath

Frequency: 7.59.3 per million words

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

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Examples (10)

  • Witnesses must testify under oath in court.
  • She refused to speak under oath without her lawyer present.
  • Everything he stated was made under oath.
  • The judge reminded the jury that all testimony was given under oath.
  • Are you willing to provide that information under oath?
  • No one can lie under oath without facing severe penalties.
  • He solemnly swore under oath to tell the truth.
  • The defendant spoke under oath about his alibi.
  • Before giving evidence, she affirmed to speak under oath.
  • The prosecutor stressed the importance of telling the truth under oath.