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Oath of office

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003500

A solemn promise made by an individual upon assuming a public position, pledging to uphold the constitution and faithfully execute the duties of their office. This formal declaration signifies acceptance of the responsibilities and obligations associated with the role. The specific wording of an oath of office is often prescribed by statute or constitutional provision.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003500
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Oath of office",
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  "definition": "A solemn promise made by an individual upon assuming a public position, pledging to uphold the constitution and faithfully execute the duties of their office. This formal declaration signifies acceptance of the responsibilities and obligations associated with the role. The specific wording of an oath of office is often prescribed by statute or constitutional provision.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/oath-of-office/"
}

Record 3,486 of 5,441 in Law terminology (MLC-0107). Request the full dataset.