Sworn
/swɔrn/
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- (adj.) Having made a solemn declaration or oath, often under legal obligation.
The witness gave a sworn statement before the court.
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Used primarily as a past participle adjective indicating status after taking an oath; common in legal contexts to denote formal declarations or responsibilities assumed under oath.
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