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Definition oath in American English

oath noun

[countable] noun
/oʊθ/
1

a formal promise, especially one made in a court of law

Example

an oath of loyalty

Example

Even today, all new American citizens officially take an oath of allegiance.

2

something offensive that you say when you are angry

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Definition oath in American English