Eid — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
Eid is used for these senses in English:
- depose (law, intransitive) To give evidence or testimony, especially in response to interrogation during a deposition.
- depose To testify; to bear witness; to claim; to assert; to affirm.
- 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.
- vow A declaration or assertion.
depose — full definition
- verb To remove someone, especially a ruler or leader, from power.
- verb To give sworn testimony, or to formally question someone under oath, especially in a legal case.
oath — full definition
- noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- noun A curse word or swear word.