thumb|Henry Kissinger places his hand on a [[Hebrew Bible as he takes the oath of office as Secretary of State, 1973.]]
An oath is a solemn promise or pledge, often made in formal settings like taking office, where a person swears to uphold certain duties or tell the truth. Oaths matter because they establish public commitment to important responsibilities and are often considered binding on a person's honor, integrity, or legal standing.
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thumb|Henry Kissinger places his hand on a [[Hebrew Bible as he takes the oath of office as Secretary of State, 1973.]]
Traditionally, an oath (from Anglo-Saxon ', also a plight) is a statement of fact or a promise taken by a sacrality as a sign of verity. A common legal substitute for those who object to making sacred oaths is to give an affirmation instead. Nowadays, even when there is no notion of sanctity involved, certain promises said out loud in ceremonial or juridical purpose are referred to as oaths. "To swear" is a verb used to describe the taking of an oath; to make a solemn vow.
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