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Simple English definitions for legal terms

Oath

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A quick definition of Oath:

An oath is a promise that someone makes to do something, usually in front of other people. It's like making a big, important promise that you have to keep. Sometimes people make oaths in the name of a god or a religious book. For example, when someone goes to court and promises to tell the truth, they are taking an oath. If someone breaks an oath on purpose, they can get in trouble for lying. Some jobs, like doctors and nurses, also have to take an oath to promise to do their job well and safely. Even the President of the United States has to take an oath before they can start their job!

A more thorough explanation:

An oath is a public promise that someone will do something or fulfill a duty, usually with the commitment to do so truthfully. It can also be a way of pledging support to a cause or entity. Oaths are often made in the name of a deity, but not always.

  • Witness oath: In the legal system, a person must take an oath or affirmation that they will testify truthfully. This is often done by raising a hand and promising to tell "the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." Breaking this oath knowingly is a crime called perjury.
  • Oath of citizenship: Those who want to become naturalized citizens of a country must take an oath of allegiance or citizenship. In the United States, this requires promising to uphold and support the Constitution, renouncing any connection to a foreign entity, and swearing allegiance to and defending the United States.
  • Professional oath: Some professions require those entering them to swear an oath. For example, healthcare professionals take the Hippocratic Oath, which promises to perform their duties honestly, safely, and with integrity.
  • Oath of office: All individuals elected or appointed to a public office must take an oath of office. For example, the President of the United States takes an oath to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Other offices, such as the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Supreme Court, also require an oath of office.

These examples illustrate how oaths are used in different contexts to ensure that people fulfill their duties truthfully and with integrity. Breaking an oath can have serious consequences, such as perjury or removal from a profession.

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5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
almost all of my apps have been UR for 6 weeks at this point I feel exhausted waiting for them to finish
Irvine is being snobby and wont start any review until end of Nov.
Yeah, it’s tough. I’m distracting myself by playing good video games after work :)
im distracting myself by schizo-scrolling r/lawschoolamissions and every conceivable data point on this godforsaken website
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Haaa I naturally want to do that too. I’m trying to stop. They need a surgeon general’s warning on this site for perspective law students
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There aren't many people in my stat range so I pretty much know every result in my range after being on here for a few years
9:28
congrats on the 172 bruce
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9:29
roll tide
do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
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[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
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