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giuramento

oath

noun joo-rah-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: Latin iuramentum, from iurare (to swear)

Also means

vow

Usage Note

Giuramento refers to a solemn, binding pledge — often legal or official, like a courtroom oath. The plural giuramenti is regular. The expression fare un giuramento means to take or make an oath.

Examples

"Ha prestato il giuramento in tribunale."

Natural Translation

He took the oath in court.

Literal Translation

He lent the oath in court.

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