| 单词 | oath |
| 释义 | oath oath a solemn or holy statement or promise to tell the truth. The main purpose of oaths in modern times is not as in the past to ensure that a witness actually tells the truth (for fear of God) but now to punish him severely if he lies – for the crime of PERJURY. Accordingly, there is in fact no need for the oath for that purpose, and secular and mixed societies allow evidence and statements to be given by way of AFFIR- MATION. |
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