Definition of the word sworn

Definition of the word sworn

Pronunciation of vocabulary sworn

swornadjective
tuyên thệ
/swɔːn//swɔːrn/

Origin of the word sworn

The word "sworn" comes from the Old English word "sworen," which is the past participle of the verb "swerian," meaning "to swear." The phrase "sworn in" specifically relates to taking an oath, a formal promise, often made with religious connotations. This phrase originated in legal and ceremonial contexts, where individuals would swear oaths to uphold their responsibilities, like a newly elected official swearing in to office.

Vocabulary summary sworn

type noun

meaning oath

example to swear eternal fidelity

meaning curse

example to swear by Jupiter; to swear by all Gods

type transitive verb swore; sworn

meaning swear, swear, swear

example to swear eternal fidelity

meaning adjure

example to swear by Jupiter; to swear by all Gods

Example of vocabulary swornnamespace

made after you have promised to tell the truth, especially in court

được thực hiện sau khi bạn đã hứa sẽ nói sự thật, đặc biệt là tại tòa án

a sworn statement
một lời tuyên thệ
sworn evidence
bằng chứng tuyên thệ
The detective swore to uphold the law and protect the city's citizens.
Thám tử đã thề sẽ thực thi luật pháp và bảo vệ người dân thành phố.
The witness swore in court that he saw the defendant near the scene of the crime.
Nhân chứng đã tuyên thệ trước tòa rằng anh ta nhìn thấy bị cáo ở gần hiện trường vụ án.
The judge swore the jury in and instructed them to give fair and impartial verdicts.
Thẩm phán yêu cầu bồi thẩm đoàn tuyên thệ và hướng dẫn họ đưa ra phán quyết công bằng và vô tư.