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What is given under an oath to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
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∙ 9y ago
In modern law, those words, preceded by the words "I swear", indicate that the sworn testimony of a witness will follow. Taking oaths before something that is sacred to the witness is an ancient concept in law that has evolved from ancient times. People have have taken that type of oath since ancient times with their hand holding or resting on something sacred to them with their other hand raised. The sacred object lends a greater than usual care in doing one's duty by telling the truth although it is not required in modern times in many jurisdictions. Five hundred years before the common era the Romans swore oaths upon the Jupiter Stone in the Temple of Jupiter. Oaths are mentioned in the Old Testament. Therefore, they were already in existence at that time. The form mentioned in the question is the modern form.
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∙ 9y agoA promise, with repercussions if found to be untruthful
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In a courtroom setting what are the words of the oath given to a person before he or she can testify?
Do you solemnly state to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you God? or Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, under the pains and penalties of perjury?
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"Do you (insert name here) solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you God?" Sworn over a Bible before testimonials of court proceedings, if an individual is found to have given false testimony or lied under oath a serious crime known as perjury has been committed.
What vow do you take in court?
to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God
