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SWEARING

\swˈe͡əɹɪŋ], \swˈe‍əɹɪŋ], \s_w_ˈeə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of SWEARING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

The act of affirming on oath; profaneness.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The act of affirming on oath; profane or irreverent language.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Act of affirming upon oath;-act or habit of using profane oaths ; cursing.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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