definition of
[oath]

[1] #1 oath n. [curse, curse word, expletive, swearing, swearword, cuss] profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted". wn

[2] #2 oath n. [swearing] a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury. wn

[3] #3 oath n. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; "they took an oath of allegiance". wn