1.
a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person orthing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, tokeep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath.
2.
a statement or promise strengthened by such an appeal.
3.
a formally affirmed statement or promise accepted as anequivalent of an appeal to a deity or to a revered person orthing; affirmation.
4.
the form of words in which such a statement or promise ismade.
6.
any profane expression; curse; swearword: He slammed thedoor with a muttered oath.
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