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Swear

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004815

To make a solemn declaration or promise, often by invoking a deity or affirming under penalty of perjury, that one will tell the truth or faithfully perform a duty. Witnesses in court are required to swear an oath before giving testimony. This act legally binds the individual to veracity.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004815
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004815",
  "term": "Swear",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "To make a solemn declaration or promise, often by invoking a deity or affirming under penalty of perjury, that one will tell the truth or faithfully perform a duty. Witnesses in court are required to swear an oath before giving testimony. This act legally binds the individual to veracity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/swear/"
}

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