Since you didn't say what oath I will answer the question in a general way. Most oaths ask a person to follow the law and have them,promise to uphold the constitution.
The answer to your question depends on who you are asking about.
Since you didn't say what oath I will answer the question in a general way. Most oaths ask a person to follow the law and have them,promise to uphold the constitution.
While taking Oath as newly inducted citizens of USA, one has to promise to bear arms in defense of the country if time comes. This promise is unique to USA oath.
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what is another word for promise? A vow or an oath
A covenant is a binding agreement or promise between two parties, often with conditions or terms. An oath is a solemn promise or declaration, usually invoking a deity or something sacred as a witness to the truth of what is being said or promised. In essence, a covenant is a formal agreement, while an oath is a solemn pledge.
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The president promise to defend the Constitution.
The president promise to defend the Constitution.
If you're inquiring as to what "oath" means in terms of speaking "under oath," then the following (from wikipedia) is likely an adequate answer: An oath (from Anglo-Saxon āð) is either a promise or a statement of fact calling upon something or someone that the oath maker considers sacred, usually a god, as a witness to the binding nature of the promise or the truth of the statement of fact. To swear is to take an oath. Or simply stated, it is a promise to tell the truth.