Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

under oath

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.95 in modern English

Syllables: un-der- oath
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Having sworn or affirmed in a legally binding way to tell the truth.

Example Sentences

"A perjury is a lie under oath."

Synonyms

on oath

Questions

What does under oath mean?: Having sworn or affirmed in a legally binding way to tell the truth.

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