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přísaha — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
  • vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

přísaha is used for these senses in English:

  • oath A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
  • oath A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
  • vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

oath — full definition

  1. noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
  2. noun A curse word or swear word.

vow — full definition

  1. noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
  2. verb To make a solemn promise.

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