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Forswearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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forswearing

 

[ fษ”หrหˆswษ›rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Forswearing refers to the act of refusing to swear an oath or of renouncing a promise. It often has legal implications, especially in court settings where a witness might forswear a prior statement or commitment. The term suggests not only a withdrawal from a preceding assertion but also an intent to deny any future obligation. Forswearing can be a formal declaration, sometimes resulting in penalties or legal consequences if done under oath.

Synonyms

abjure, disavow, renounce, retract.

Examples of usage

  • The witness chose forswearing their previous testimony.
  • He was accused of forswearing his allegiance to the crown.
  • Forswearing any involvement in the crime, she submitted a formal statement.
  • The politician was criticized for forswearing his campaign promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "forswearing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renuncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verzichten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyrzeczenie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พๆฃ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renoncer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renuncia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vazgeรงme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdรกnรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpovednost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsรถgn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renuncia

Etymology

The word 'forswearing' originates from the Old English term 'forswearen', which combines the prefix 'for-' meaning 'against' or 'away' with 'swearen', which means 'to swear'. The evolution of the term has seen it adapt through Middle English as 'forsworen', before reaching its modern form. Historically, the act of swearing an oath has significant weight in many cultures, often associated with truth-telling or promises made before a deity or authority. Forswearing, therefore, invokes a serious commitment to countering that tradition by negating the oath. In legal contexts, it holds particular importance, as forswearing can lead to accusations of perjury if done under oath. The moral implications also play a significant role, as the act of forswearing can be seen as a betrayal of trust, making it a term laden with ethical considerations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,602, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.