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Charter Oath (of the Meiji Emperor); Five-Point Imperial Covenant; Imperial Oath of Five Articles

bargain sale

vows of religious orders

to pledge before God

affidavit

to swear falsely

to vow to each other

sworn statement

joint affidavit

New Year's resolution

to vow to oneself; to promise oneself

to swear to God; to call on heaven as a witness; to cross one's heart

Historical term

trial by hot water; putting a person's hand in boiling water to determine their guilt or innocence (with the belief that the innocent would not be scalded)