take an oath
Example Sentences
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Judges take an oath to administer justice “without respect to persons.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Their sense of responsibility is that they take an oath, not to a president, not to a secretary of defense, but to the Constitution.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026
“Law enforcement officers not only take an oath to uphold the law, but are held to the highest standards of accountability and integrity,” stated the department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
A Canadian territory has changed its rules for elected municipal officials, allowing them to take an oath pledging allegiance to the country's constitution instead of the British Crown when they are sworn in.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
He then suggested that they could avoid fines and jail time if they asked the women to take an oath so that the women would assume responsibility for their actions.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
