Oath

In a general way, the oath is a solemn assertion somebody in order to attest the truth of a fact, the sincerity of a promise, the commitment to fill the duties well of its function.

  • Oath of fidelity: act which followed the homage, and by which the Vassal swore fidelity and assistance to its Suzerain.
  • In right, the legal Serment is an oath lent in front of the judge who can be décisoire, promissory or suppletory.
  • In political, the oath is a promise of fidelity and devotion to the government, required, by certain modes, of the leaders of the country or the civils servant.

See too

  • List of oaths (professional, political, historical…)

External bonds

  • If Me aïst Diex - Oath and expression of the XII and XIIIe century, by Elisabeth Féghali

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