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swear in

verbformal/ɐʒuɾɐmẽˈtaɾ/rare

a·ju·ra·men·tar

Definition

To make someone take an oath; to oblige or induce to swear.
The judge ordered the witness to be sworn in before the testimony.
In the past, public officials were sworn in on the Bible.
Common collocations
to swear in a witness

Etymology

Derivado de 'juramento'. Do latim *juramentum*.

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