oath noun 1 : a solemn attestation of the truth of one's words or the sincerity of one's intentions specifically : one accompanied by calling upon a deity as a witness 2 : a promise (as to perform official duties faithfully) corroborated by an oath compare perjury More from Merriam-Webster on oath Nglish: Translation of oath for Spanish Speakers

British Dictionary definitions for oath under the obligation of an oath law having sworn to tell the truth, usually with one's hand on the Bible

oath noun as in promise a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something I need your oath that you won't do anything until I've had time to make a decision Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance promise vow pledge word assurance commitment troth obligation covenant contract agreement appointment engagement arrangement guarantee

oath. n. pl. oaths (ōthz, ōths) a. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God, a god, or a sacred object as witness. b. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise. c. Something declared or promised.

oath noun [C] (PROMISE) a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court: Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance / loyalty to their lord. The witness placed her hand on the …

Types of oaths [ edit] Hippocratic Oath, an oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing to practice... Oath of allegiance, an oath whereby a subject or citizen acknowledges a duty of allegiance and swears loyalty to monarch... Oath of citizenship, an oath taken ...

oath They were required to take/swear an oath of loyalty. [=promise formally to remain loyal] an oath to defend the nation an oath of office [=an official promise by a person who has been elected to a public office to fulfill the duties of the...