The Presidential Oath of Office Vocabulary

Inauguration Day in the United States marks the ceremonial start of a new presidential term. It occurs every four years in January, following a presidential election, and features the President-Elect taking the oath of office, administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Make it official and learn this vocabulary from the oath.
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  1. oath
    a solemn promise regarding your future acts or behavior
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  2. office
    a position of power
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  3. solemnly
    in a serious and dignified manner
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  4. swear
    promise solemnly; take an oath
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  5. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  6. execute
    carry out or perform an action
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  7. ability
    the quality of having the means or skills to do something
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  8. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  9. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  10. defend
    protect against a challenge or attack
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
  11. constitution
    law determining the fundamental principles of a government
    The Presidential Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Created on Thu Dec 05 17:10:30 EST 2024 (updated Thu Dec 05 17:26:15 EST 2024)

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