Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Oath — ([=o]th), n.; pl. {Oaths} ([=o][th]z). [OE. othe, oth, ath, AS. [=a][eth]; akin to D. eed, OS. [=e][eth], G. eid, Icel. ei[eth]r, Sw. ed, Dan. eed, Goth. ai[thorn]s; cf. OIr. oeth.] 1. A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with a reverent… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
OATH — IN THE BIBLE Definition and Form The truth or inviolability of one s words was commonly attested in ancient Israel by oath – a self curse made in conditional form that went into effect if the condition was fulfilled; e.g., May harm befall me if I … Encyclopedia of Judaism
oath — Any form of attestation by which a person signifies that he is bound in conscience to perform an act faithfully and truthfully, e.g. President s oath on entering office, Art. II, Sec. 1, U.S.Const. Vaughn v. State, 146 Tex.Cr.R. 586,177 S.W.2d 59 … Black's law dictionary
oath — /ohth/, n., pl. oaths /ohdhz, ohths/. 1. a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one s determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath. 2. a statement or promise strengthened by… … Universalium
sanction — sanctionable, adj. sanctionative, adj. sanctioner, n. sanctionless, adj. /sangk sheuhn/, n. 1. authoritative permission or approval, as for an action. 2. something that serves to support an action, condition, etc. 3. something that gives binding… … Universalium
sanction — I. noun Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sanction , sanctio, from sancire to make holy more at sacred Date: 15th century 1. a formal decree; especially an ecclesiastical decree 2. a. obsolete a solemn agreement ; oath … New Collegiate Dictionary
oath — A calling on God to witness what is averred as truth, accompanied expressly or impliedly with an invocation of God s vengeance or a renunciation of God s favor in the event of falsehood. 39 Am J1st Oath § 2. A solemn appeal to God, to a superior… … Ballentine's law dictionary
sanction — sanc•tion [[t]ˈsæŋk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) authoritative permission or approval, as for an action 2) something that serves to support an action, condition, etc 3) something that gives binding force, as to an oath or rule of conduct 4) law a) a provision… … From formal English to slang
sanction — /ˈsæŋkʃən / (say sangkshuhn) noun 1. authoritative permission; countenance or support given to an action, etc.; solemn ratification. 2. something serving to support an action, etc. 3. binding force given, or something which gives binding force,… …
oath(s) — A sanction employed by religious and secular authorities to ensure that a person, especially a witness in court, shall tell the truth. Oaths were part of Israelite culture: the name of God is invoked and divine punishment is expected if the truth … Dictionary of the Bible
