"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Presedent of th United States, and will do to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitutionof the United States."
testimony, oath, affirmation
When you make an affirmation you are giving your word that what you say is true. Affirmations can be used in place of an oath for people who oppose taking an oath for religious reasons.
Here's some synonyms of the word 'oath': word. promise. pledge. vow. deposition. affidavit. affirmation. declaration.
The US Constitution gives this choice of wording in the required oath of office.
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court is an affidavit.
The purpose of taking an oath is to awaken the conscience to the importance and seriousness of that which one is professing to abide by. Having a Bible or other religious literature in one's presence while taking an oath impresses the seriousness of the situation on those of faith. An affirmation, on the other hand, is similar to an oath but for the religious instrument. An affirmation is likely to be the means of swearing in for agnostics, atheists, and the like.
Members of Congress are bound by oath or affirmation to the Constitution.
Promise is another word for oath. Affirmation is another synonym for oath.
supported by oath or affirmation, and the person or things to be seized.
If you take an affirmation (as opposed to an oath) in court, you are only required to hold the card with the script on.
An Affidavit requires an oath or affirmation that the statements of a document are true to the person who is signing.
No. Perjury is defined as "the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation." Meaning to commit perjury you must be under oath in a court of law.