Thursday, September 8, 2016

Obligation vs. Oath


obligation
[ob-li-gey-shuh-n] noun
1. Something by which a person is bound or obliged to do certain things, and which arises out of a sense of duty or results from custom, law, etc.
2. the act of binding or obliging oneself by a promise, contract, etc.

to Yourself

oath
[ohth] noun
1. a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth to keep a promise, etc.
2. a statement or promise strengthened by such an appeal.

to Others

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