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masculine
/xu.ɾaˈmen.to/
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Translation
oath, vow
Word origin
From Latin iuramentum, from iurare ('to swear'), from ius ('law, right'). The same root gives English 'jury' and 'justice'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iurare
- English cognates
- jury, justice
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluraljuramentos
Examples
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The soldier made an oath of loyalty to his country.
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The witness took an oath before testifying.
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He kept his vow even though it cost him dearly.
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Do you remember the vow we made as children?
gran deshonra.
Breaking an oath was considered a great dishonour.
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