oath taking
Swearing-in ritual act
Oath taking is the formal act of swearing an oath, especially in ceremonial or legal contexts.
Officials engage in oath taking when assuming office; witnesses do so before testifying in court.
The phrase emphasizes the ritual moment itself: The oath taking will occur on the Capitol steps at noon.
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- tell the truthCommunicate facts honestly
- pledgeBinding promise given
honor · inauguration · affidavit · witness stand · allegiance · bailiff · integrity · swearing-in · notary · hand on Bible · deposition · binding promise · sworn duty · sworn statement · fealty · public office · courtroom · court reporter
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- courtroomjudge, jury, lawyer, bench, gavel
- ceremonieswedding ceremony, wedding, weddings, graduation, graduations
- coronationcoronation, crowning, crown, enthronement, anointing
- milestonesgraduation, wedding, birthday, retirement, birth
- oathsswearing in, solemn vow, pledge of allegiance, so help me God, promise
oath takingpinky promise
Interlocking digit oath
empty words · handshake deal · gentleman's agreement · lip service · hollow promise
oath takingoath breaking
Violating a vow
abdication · renunciation · resignation · dispensation · forswearing
oath takingperjury
Criminal courtroom dishonesty
oath breaking · abjuration · forswearing · lying under oath · recantation