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But if, on the other hand, we should be justified in rejecting it, if there testified on oath, then, supposing our rules of evidence to be sound, we may be excused if we hesitate elsewhere to give it credence.
Simon Greenleaf

Meaning of "on oath" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON OATH

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WHAT DOES ON OATH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on oath in the English dictionary

The definition of on oath in the dictionary is under the obligation of an oath. Other definition of on oath is having sworn to tell the truth, usually with one's hand on the Bible.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON OATH

on no consideration
on occasion
on offer
on one side
on one´s back
on one´s beam-ends
on one´s best behaviour
on one´s conscience
on one´s deathbed
on one´s doorstep
on one´s feet
on one´s game
on one´s guard
on one´s hands
on one´s head
on one´s honour
on one´s lonesome
on one´s mettle
on one´s mind
on one´s own

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON OATH

Arbroath
bath
beneath
Bible oath
breath
death
gospel oath
heath
Hippocratic oath
in at the death
in the same breath
loath
math
nothing loath
oath
path
put to death
take an oath
to death
wroath

Synonyms and antonyms of on oath in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on oath» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON OATH

Find out the translation of on oath to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on oath from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on oath» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

经宣誓
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bajo juramento
570 millions of speakers

English

on oath
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शपथ पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على اليمين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

под присягой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sob juramento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শপথ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sous serment
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bersumpah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unter Eid
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

宣誓について
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

서약
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing sumpah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyên thệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சத்தியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शपथ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yemin üzerine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

il giuramento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pod przysięgą
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

під присягою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe propria răspundere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενόρκως
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onder eed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

under ed
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ed
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on oath

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON OATH»

The term «on oath» is normally little used and occupies the 125.606 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON OATH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on oath

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QUOTES WITH «ON OATH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on oath.
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Simon Greenleaf
But if, on the other hand, we should be justified in rejecting it, if there testified on oath, then, supposing our rules of evidence to be sound, we may be excused if we hesitate elsewhere to give it credence.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON OATH»

Discover the use of on oath in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on oath and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Taken on Oath: A Generation of Lawyers
A generation of Australian lawyers, interviewed by Jon Faine, describe life in the profession when they entered it -from all States, both sexes and 30, 40, 50, even 60 years ago.
Jon Faine, 1992
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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
3
Sanctified Violence in Homeric Society: Oath-Making Rituals ...
This 2006 book focuses on oath-making narratives in the Iliad.
Margo Kitts, 2005
4
Names Of Persons Who Took The Oath Of Allegiance To The ...
Thompson Westcott. Apl. 6, Bichaed Taylor, lately from Britain. May 11, Charles Bittees of Philada. late Breeches maker, made oath that he did take & subscribe before me in or about July>1777. Philip Stock, Gardner, on oath proves that he did ...
Thompson Westcott, 2011
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Considerations on the Coronation Oath: To Maintain the ...
To Maintain the Protestant Reformed Religion, and the Settlement of the Church of England, as Prescribed by Stat. 1. W. and M.C. 6 and Stat. 5. Ann. C. 8 John Reeves. SECOND EDITION. ' CONSIDERATIONS ON THE CORONATI ON OATH.
John Reeves, 1801
6
A Digest of the Reported Cases on Points of Practice and ...
Savil, 1583. Cho.('a. Ch. 164. elverlon v. Burton, 1594. Toth. 148. 39. A plea may be put in without oath, in a case where the matter of the plea appears on record ; but if it be any thing that does not appear on record, the plea must be in on oath.
Richard Orlando Bridgman, 1829
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An Address to the British Public, on the Case of ...
April 8, 1802. Josefa Maria cited, confirms on oath her former deposition. Honore Verat cited, confirms her former deposition. Honore Verat again cited, and deposes on oath, that as to the depositions of Josef Arnaud, a witness who was cited ...
Edward Alured Draper, 1806
8
The Life of Saint Philip Neri
190 Vittoria herself gave witness to this on oath, and her servants confirmed it. Back to text. 191 It was the above-mentioned Tamiria who told this story, under oath. Back to text. 192 Apart from Laura herself, there are three sworn witnesses to ...
Antonio Gallonio, 2005
9
Blackstone's Statutes on Company Law 2013-2014
(3) An inspector may for the purposes of the investigation examine any person on oath, and may administer an oath accordingly. (4) In this section a reference to officers or to agents includes past, as well as present, officers or agents (as the ...
Derek French, 2013
10
Virginia's Colonial Soldiers
Adam Stephen's Rgmt. and another commission from Francis Fauquier 22 May 1762 appointing him Lieutenant in the said Rgmt. Proved on oath of Evan Shelby . 22 Oct. 1779 Williamsburg. Warrant issued to John May, assignee of William ...
Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON OATH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on oath is used in the context of the following news items.
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Relief for Swamy as HC issues stay on arrest
... that required the complainant to make a statement on oath and be examined by the magistrate. The mandatory code was not complied with. «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
2
Judgement revealed in grandparents adoption row
I have therefore heard from Mr G on oath and Mrs G tells me that Mr G has covered all areas, that she supports what he says and she herself ... «Echo, Jul 15»
3
Why some naturalized US citizens swear a different Oath of Allegiance
... as well as for the non-religious: instead of saying “I hereby declare, on oath,” naturalization candidates can choose to say “I solemnly affirm,” ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
4
Tribunal: Akwa Ibom Guber And Matters Arising
Usoro and Oyetibo, had separately raised objections to the statements on oath made by all the APC witnesses on the ground that their real ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
5
Tribunal Rules On Bayelsa West Election Dispute Soon
The tribunal had earlier struck out four written statements of the petitioner on the ground that though they were sworn to on oath, they were not ... «The Tide, Jul 15»
6
Obama Admin. Updates Eligibility Requirements To Omit Portions Of …
I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
7
Why are we still waiting for the CPS decision on Mazher Mahmood?
... drugs case against the singer should not proceed because the Sun's investigative reporter, Mazher Mahmood, had seemingly lied on oath. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Former Bishop and retired priest Ronald Mulkearns. Picture: Jake …
Prosecutor Jeremy McWilliams said that if Father Mulkearns was asked to give evidence on oath, “justice will have been seen” to have been ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
9
Warrant issued for former mining billionaire
... up for today's hearing. Mr Tinkler was due to be examined on oath over the collapse of Patinack Farm Administration about the thoroughbred stud's dealings. «Perth Now, Jul 15»
10
Criminal lies | Mumbai NYOOOZ
When he finally responded on oath, in writing he confessed that the allegation “was not an assertion of facts” and that he had heard it from ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»

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