oath

A formal and dignified promise made in a serious manner.

The official oath of office taken by a new president upon assuming their duties.

A very serious promise, often regarded as inviolable due to religious or moral significance.

An oath historically taken by physicians, requiring them to uphold specific ethical standards.

An oath of allegiance to an organization, institution, or state.

An oath sealed by a ceremony involving the blood of the participants, considered extremely binding.

Used to specify the nature or subject of the oath, e.g., 'oath of allegiance'.

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

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

To participate in a ceremony where one makes a solemn promise.

To formally make a solemn promise.

To fail to keep a solemn promise.

To break a solemn promise, often with serious consequences.

To officially conduct the ceremony of someone taking an oath, e.g., in a court of law.

To maintain and honor a formal promise, often in an official capacity.

To be faithful to a promise one has made.

To formally agree to an oath by writing one's name on a document.