Difference between revisions of "Vow"
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| − | A '''vow''' is a solemn and binding [[promise]]. | + | A '''vow''' is a solemn and binding [[promise]] or [[oath]]. |
| − | + | To take a vow, is to swear solemnly; to make an [[oath]]. | |
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| + | In addition to [[marriage]] or [[monastic]] or [[priest]]ly vows, an example of a vow is: "I, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the [[Constitution]] of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[5 U.S.C. § 3331|Oath for federal officials]] | ||
| + | * [[28 U.S.C. § 453|Oath for federal judges]] | ||
| + | * [[Marriage]] | ||
| + | * [[Holy Orders]] | ||
| + | * [[Ordination]] | ||
| + | * [[Sacrament]] in the [[Catholic Church]] | ||
| + | * [[Oath]] | ||
| + | * [[Oath Keepers]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Legal Terms]] | ||
[[Category:Law]] | [[Category:Law]] | ||
[[Category:Marriage]] | [[Category:Marriage]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Catholic Church Sacraments]] | ||
[[Category:Ethics]] | [[Category:Ethics]] | ||
[[Category:Morality]] | [[Category:Morality]] | ||
[[Category:Virtues]] | [[Category:Virtues]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Veterans]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:12, June 3, 2017
A vow is a solemn and binding promise or oath.
To take a vow, is to swear solemnly; to make an oath.
In addition to marriage or monastic or priestly vows, an example of a vow is: "I, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic."