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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Officials in our government must promise to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and, in some cases, the Constitution of their specific state. This oath signifies their commitment to serve the public faithfully and carry out their duties with integrity, ensuring they act in the best interests of the nation and its citizens. Additionally, they often pledge to execute their responsibilities without bias or favoritism.
The knight must heed the words of his lord, and honor the oath he took.
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what is another word for promise? A vow or an oath
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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.