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Administer the Oath to Someone

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To formally lead, conduct, or require an individual to take a legal, professional, or official sworn pledge of duty

In context

01

The chief commissioner administered the oath to newly recruited international cargo customs officers.

02

Before assuming authority over the port terminal security detail, the magistrate administered the oath to Inspector Vance.

Synonyms

Swear in,induct formally,bind by solemn pledge

Antonyms

Relieve of duty,dismiss,discharge

Collocations

Administer the oath of office,administer the oath to inspectors,administer the oath formally

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗