plural oaths
ˈōt͟hz 
ˈōths
1
a(1)
: a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god 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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Artiles, a former member of the Florida House and Senate, was convicted last year of making excessive contributions, conspiracy to make excessive contributions and false swearing to an oath.
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Jim Saunders, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Wilders also proposes banning government and military personnel from taking an oath to Allah, a move critics say would effectively bar many Muslims from public service.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
So 21 days later, when the House returned to regular legislative session, they were administered the oath.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
To inspire the crowd to save America, Billhymer had everyone raise their right hand and repeat the same oath that politicians and public officials take.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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Jim Saunders, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Wilders also proposes banning government and military personnel from taking an oath to Allah, a move critics say would effectively bar many Muslims from public service.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
So 21 days later, when the House returned to regular legislative session, they were administered the oath.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
To inspire the crowd to save America, Billhymer had everyone raise their right hand and repeat the same oath that politicians and public officials take.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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