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SWEAR Definition & Legal Meaning

Definition & Citations:

1. To put on oath ; to administer an oath to a person. 2. To take an oath; to become bound by an oath duly administered. 3. To use profane language. Swearing, in this sense, is made a punishable offense in many jurisdictions.

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