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Swearing

SWEARING, ppr. Affirming upon oath; uttering a declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of it.
1. Putting upon oath; causing to swear.
SWEARING, n. The act or practice of affirming on oath. Swearing in court is lawful.
1. Profaneness. All swearing not required by some law, or in conformity with law, is criminal. False swearing or perjury is a crime of a deep dye.
swearing appears in definitions for these words:
Be By Forswearing Hand In Marry Non-juring Outswear Profanation Profane Swearing Verge

 

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