ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OATH
Old English āth; related to Old Saxon, Old Frisian ēth, Old High German eid.
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10 QUOTES WITH «OATH»
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oath.
When I took the Hippocratic oath and was effectively 'sworn in' as a doctor, I took the same vow that doctors have taken for generations. Patient autonomy is core to this oath.
Patient autonomy is paramount to the oath that we take when we enter the profession of medicine. That is why I am appalled when the federal government gets between my patients and their right to the full range of medical information and complete access to health care.
Unfortunately, in today's world we have to be reminded that the power of an oath derives from the fact that in it we ask God to bear witness to the promises we make with the implicit expectation that He will hold us accountable for the manner in which we honor them.
In the last analysis, of course, an oath will encourage fidelity in office only to the degree that officeholders continue to believe that they cannot escape ultimate accountability for a breach of faith.
And the basis on which we agreed to operate with them involved a manifesto, where it states that we proceed from different ideologies and policies. One thing that we insisted on was that they should take an oath to reject racism and discrimination.
Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Through language, we can tell the truth and hear the truth spoken, just as we can be deceived. Sometimes it's a painful realization: we can be lied to. As I write, I think of myself as putting my eye under oath, so that what I write is the truth about my characters.
We have to have a national conversation about how police forces should interact with the African-American community, who happens to be paying their salary, who want to be served and protected, who these officers are take an oath to do so.
I have taken an oath in my heart to oppose communism until the day I die.
The person who takes the oath of office in the next four months will shape not just the next four years, but the next forty years of our nation. In these next four years, we need proven leadership, proven judgment and proven values. America needs four more years of President Barack Obama.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OATH»
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oath in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
oath and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court
Presents an insider's account of the ideological war between the John Roberts Supreme Court and the Obama administration, tracing several landmark cases and the strong views that will be shaping the Court of the near future.
An ancient sin. A long forgotten oath. A town with a deadly secret. Something evil is at work in Hyde River, an isolated mining town in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
3
The Hippocratic
Oath and the Ethics of Medicine
This short work examines what the Hippocratic Oath said to Greek physicians 2400 years ago and reflects on its relevance to medical ethics today.
4
The Tennis Court
Oath: A Book of Poems
A 35th anniversary edition of classic work from a celebrated American poet who has received the Pulitzer Prize, the national Book Award, and the national Book Critics Circle Award.
5
The MBA
Oath: Setting a Higher Standard for Business Leaders
This book is the manifesto for the movement. It provides not only a strong case for why the MBA Oath is necessary but also examples of how it can be applied in the real world.
Max Anderson, Peter Escher, 2010
6
Dragon's
Oath: House of Night Novella:
Beginning with Dragon Lankford, DRAGON'S OATH tells the story of the House of Night's formidable fencing instructor and warrior, whose mercy for one beast in the past will come back to haunt him in the future.
P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast, 2011
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The
Oath of the Vayuputras
Bahzell Bahnakson, one of the Hradani, a race that is despised for their rages, thirst for blood, and generally uncivilized behavior, runs afoul of the War God and ends up in trouble involving sorcery, demons, and a great deal more.
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Oath Betrayed: America's Torture Doctors
Dr. Miles writes in a white rage, with great justification--but he lets the facts tell the story."--Seymour M. Hersh "Steven Miles has written exactly the book we require on medical complicity in torture.
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Promises to Keep: The
Oath in Biblical Narrative
This study seeks to fill that vacuum. This study demonstrates that by perceiving the oath as a literary device for plot and character development, additional or more precise meanings may be revealed in the biblical stories.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OATH»
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oath is used in the context of the following news items.
Memo reiterates new citizens can refuse oath to bear arms, defend …
The phrase referring to bearing arms – which first appeared in 1952 – will remain in the standard oath that foreign nationals have recited. «Fox News Latino, Jul 15»
Hundreds take oath of citizenship at Saenger
This morning 194 people took the oath of citizenship inside the Saenger Theatre on Palafox Street and became American citizens. Senior US. «Pensacola News Journal, Jul 15»
Oath Keepers surrounding Johnstown military center
JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Oath Keepers are guarding the Armed Forces Career Center in Johnstown on Route 30. It's a small ... «NEWS10 ABC, Jul 15»
Trump Ignores McCain's Forsworn Senatorial Oath, Insulting POW …
Instead, he took a callous dig at every American ever taken prisoner by our enemies in the course of keeping the oath they take to obey their ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
Court: Wrong jury oath doesn't spoil murder convictions
As the trial was starting, a court clerk gave the wrong oath to jurors. They were given an oath that's typically used when jurors are interviewed ... «The Macomb Daily, Jul 15»
Loyalty oath may hinder MPs' plans to leave PAS
Their plan to leave PAS has kicked off a social media debate among members about its unique Islamic oath system, called bai'ah, which the ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
Judy Huth Lawsuit Could Have Bill Cosby Testifying Under Oath
If Cosby ultimately testifies, it would be the first time the comedian has spoken under oath about past alleged sexual assaults since the 2005 ... «Mic, Jul 15»
Shooter told victim to lie under oath, troopers say
SUNBURY — The Mount Carmel man held on $1 million bail on charges that include attempted murder tried to coerce his alleged victim into ... «Sunbury Daily Item, Jul 15»
More than 200 to take oath of citizenship
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida will host a naturalization ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at the Saenger Theatre, 118 S. «Pensacola News Journal, Jul 15»
Letter: President failing to uphold oath of office?
Somewhat recently a “Draw Mohammad Contest” was held in Texas by Pamela Geller of the American Freedom Defense Initiative. «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
