oath of office

noun phrase

: an official promise by a person who has been elected to a public office to fulfill the duties of the office according to the law

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Trump, who turns 80 next month, is the oldest person to take the oath of office. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026 As Harrington takes the oath of office Wednesday, the race to replace him is already underway. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Mike Creeden are facing charges of violation of oath of office and retaining license plate data obtained from license plate readers. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office on March 4, 1861, in the shadow of an unfinished capitol dome. — Allison M. Prasch, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oath of office

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