Forsworn: meaning, definitions and examples

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forsworn

 

[ fษ”หrหˆswษ”หrn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Forsworn is the past participle of the verb forswear, which means to formally reject or renounce a promise or oath. In a legal context, to be forsworn can mean that an individual has lied after taking an oath, which can lead to serious consequences such as perjury charges. It indicates a breach of trust and integrity, often invoking penalties or moral repercussions.

Synonyms

recant, renounce, retract

Examples of usage

  • He was found forsworn in court.
  • The witness was accused of being forsworn.
  • She had forsworn her allegiance to the crown.
  • The defendant was declared forsworn during the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "forsworn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renegado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เฅ‡เคฌเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abtrรผnnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkhianat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะฐะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdrajca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃๅˆ‡ใ‚Š่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trahi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ traidor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hain

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์‹ ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrรกdce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zradca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdajalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svikull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xain

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ traidor

Etymology

The word 'forsworn' originates from Middle English and has its roots in the Old English term 'forswearan,' which translates to 'to swear falsely' or 'to deny under oath.' It is a compound of 'for-' meaning 'away' and 'swerian' meaning 'to swear.' Historically, taking an oath was a solemn and serious act, thus forswearing something was viewed as a grave offense, encapsulating a betrayal of trust. The evolution of the term reflects societal values around truth, integrity, and the consequences of deception, especially in judicial contexts. As legal systems developed, the act of being forsworn became increasingly significant and regulated, marking a critical aspect of maintaining honesty and accountability within legal proceedings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,868 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.