kissing the Book

kissing the Book
The act of kissing the Bible or Testament, often performed in taking an oath, especially an oath of office administered to one qualifying for high office, but not essential to the validity of any oath. 39 Am J1st Oath § 13.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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