juratory

adjective

ju·​ra·​to·​ry

ˈju̇rəˌtōrē

: relating to or comprising or expressed in an oath

juratory obligation

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin juratorius, from Latin juratus (past participle) + -orius -ory

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