plural oaths
ˈōt͟hz 
ˈōths
1
a(1)
: a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a deity to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
(2)
: a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words
The witness took an oath to tell the truth in court.
b
: something (such as a promise) corroborated by an oath
They were required to swear an oath of loyalty.
took the oath of office
2
: an irreverent or careless use of a sacred name
Examples of oath in a Sentence
an oath to defend the nation
He uttered an oath and walked away.
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But the Justice Department dropped the charges in February, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement said two of its agents, who made false statements about the incident under oath, were placed on administrative leave.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That’s so antithetical to their humanity, that is such a clear violation of their obligation, their oath and the law?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
In 2023, federal prosecutors in New York City announced guilty pleas by immigration attorneys accused of preparing fraudulent asylum applications and affidavits and coaching clients to lie under oath.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Joining the military includes an oath, a binding pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic and maintain allegiance to the country.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That’s so antithetical to their humanity, that is such a clear violation of their obligation, their oath and the law?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
In 2023, federal prosecutors in New York City announced guilty pleas by immigration attorneys accused of preparing fraudulent asylum applications and affidavits and coaching clients to lie under oath.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Joining the military includes an oath, a binding pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic and maintain allegiance to the country.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for oath
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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