sworn

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Sworn is defined as promised, or bound by an oath.

(adjective)

  1. If you are testifying in court and pledge to tell the truth, this is an example of when you give sworn testimony.
  2. If you are determined to remain someone's enemy from now until forever, this is an example of when you are sworn enemies.

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See sworn in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb, transitive verb

swear

adjective

bound, pledged, promised, etc. by or as by an oath

See sworn in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb
Past participle of swear.
adjective
  1. Having been asserted as true under oath: sworn statements by witnesses.
  2. Bound or empowered by an oath: a sworn official.
  3. Avowed: a sworn friend.

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