under oath

idiom

law
: having made a formal promise to tell the truth in a court of law

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President-elect Donald Trump has been ordered to spend up to four hours answering questions under oath as part of his lawsuit against ABC and host George Stephanopoulos. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 However, despite Mangum's admission, she can presumably no longer be prosecuted for lying under oath as North Carolina's statute of limitations on perjury charges generally lasts two years. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Hegseth will be put under oath at the hearing, Hawley, who is not on the committee, added. Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 Will Pam Bondi continue to tell the big lie even under oath? NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under oath 

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“Under oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20oath. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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