The meaning of OATH is 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.

Oath Henry Kissinger places his hand on a Hebrew Bible as he takes the oath of office as Secretary of State, 1973. Traditionally, an oath (from Anglo-Saxon āþ, also a plight) is a …

oath, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

OATH definition: a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.. See examples of oath used in a …

OATH definition: 1. a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court: 2. to have formally promised…. Learn more.

In Islam a person may make a qasam (“oath”), in which the person swears, for example, upon one of the names or attributes of Allah. Because the qasam is primarily a pledge to God, a false …

Oct 31, 2025 · oath (plural oaths) A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's …

1. take an oath, to swear solemnly; vow. 2. under oath, solemnly bound by the obligations of an oath.

The Constitution contains an oath of office for the president of the United States. For other officials, including members of Congress, that document specifies only that they "shall be …

An oath is a formal promise, especially a promise to be loyal to a person or country. He took an oath of loyalty to the government. In a court of law, when someone takes the oath, they make …