eed

Definitions of eed
  1. noun
    profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
    synonyms: beëdiging, gelofte, godslastering, krachtterm, vervloeking, verwensing, vloek
  2. noun
    a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
    synonyms: beëdiging, eedafneming, gelofte, votum
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    type of:
    belofte, gelofte, toezegging
    a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
  3. noun
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
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    types:
    aval, borg, garantie, garantiebewijs, kwaliteitsgarantie, verzekering, waarborg, wisselborgtocht, zekerheid
    a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
    vastigheid, zekerheid
    a guarantee that an obligation will be met
    aanbetaling, sedimentatie
    a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
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