juramentos
1. Solemn promises or pledges, often made before a witness or in a formal setting, especially in legal or religious contexts
The witnesses took their oaths before testifying in court.
As testemunhas prestaram seus juramentos antes de testemunhar em tribunal.
2. Profane or obscene language used as exclamations
He muttered several oaths under his breath when he hit his finger with the hammer.
Ele murmurou vários xingamentos entre dentes quando bateu o dedo com o martelo.
3. Formal declarations of allegiance or duty, particularly in governmental or military contexts
New citizens take oaths of allegiance to the United States.
Novos cidadãos prestam juramentos de lealdade aos Estados Unidos.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, oaths are fundamental to the judicial process, with witnesses and officials swearing or affirming to tell the truth. The phrase 'under oath' carries significant legal weight in courtrooms. In casual speech, particularly in American English, 'oaths' can also refer to curse words or profanities, reflecting the historical use of religious oaths as exclamations.
NYC Slang
swears / curses (when referring to profanities)
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