on (one's) oath: under the obligation of an oath; in the position of having sworn a binding oath. Similarly upon (one's) oath, under oath.
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释义 | the mind > language > speech > agreement > promise > [adverb] (10) under oatha1325 on (one's) oath: under the obligation of an oath; in the position of having sworn a binding oath. Similarly upon (one's) oath, under oath. on (also upon) one's faithc1405 on (also upon) one's faith: on one's word of honour. Frequently used parenthetically as an oath or to emphasize the truth of a statement: truly… faithfullyc1450 With solemn or binding assurances. on (also upon) one's word1582 In construction with a verb, in sense A. 7a or A. 7b: on the security of, or as bound by, one's promise or affirmation. sacramentally1599 By way of oath or solemn obligation. Obsolete. votally1614 with or by means of a vow or prayer; solemnly. promissorily1650 In a promissory manner; in the manner of a promise. engagingly1651 So as to involve a pledge; cf. engaging, adj. 2. obligingly1655 In a binding manner, so as to impose obligation; so as to force or constrain. Obsolete. votively1857 As promised in a vow; in fulfilment of a vow. Also: solemnly, devoutly. |
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