Definition of Oath

Noun: oath owth

Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
"oaths were deleted";
- curse, curse word, expletive, swearing, swearword, cuss, cussword [N. Amer]
A commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
- swearing
A solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behaviour
"they took an oath of allegiance"