The action of administering an oath, spec. of admitting a person into office with an oath. Also swearing-in: see to swear in at swear, v. phrasal…
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| 释义 | the mind > language > speech > agreement > promise > [noun] > vow or oath > vowing or administering an oath (13) swearinga1400 The action of administering an oath, spec. of admitting a person into office with an oath. Also swearing-in: see to swear in at swear, v. phrasal… vowinga1400 The action of the verb in various senses. devouation1428 The act of vowing, a vow. avowingc1450 Vowing. avowry1587 (Due to the confusion between the two verbs avow, n.1): A vowing, swearing, solemn declaration, or oath. Obsolete. objuration1623 The action or an act of binding by oath; a solemn command or entreaty. administration1625 The action, or (occasionally) an act, of administering or giving something to a person. Frequently with… The offering of an oath for swearing… nuncupation1625 The oral solemn expression of a vow. Obsolete. nuncupating1679 swearinga1708 attributive. attestation1812 The administration of an oath, e.g. of the oath of allegiance to a military recruit. thumb-kissing1833 the kissing of the thumb with which the book is held instead of the book itself in taking an oath. Subcategories:— making a solemn threat (1) |
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