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solemn vow Definition

solemn vow

noun

R.C.Ch. a vow made with canonical effects stricter than those of a simple vow: e.g., a solemn vow of chastity, broken by attempting marriage while the vow is still in effect, makes the marriage both illicit and invalid

solemn vow Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: It would be adding insult to injury and committing a second evil, to repudiate a wife to whom you have made solemn vows.
  • take: The Essenes took a solemn vow on entering the Community, but they had to swear it to themselves.