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Oaths

Scope note

Any forms of attestation by which persons signify that they are bound in conscience to perform an act faithfully and truthfully; also affirmations of the truth of a statement given before testifying, as in a court of law.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300027206

Broader Terms used

testimonies

Narrower Terms used

loyalty oaths

Equivalent Terms used

oath

Created

13yrs ago

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