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swear the peace

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To swear legally (against someone) that one is in fear of physical violence from a person, in order that they be put under bond to keep the peace.

historical

Examples

“He […] told me he deſpiſed my threats; I had no reſource; I could not ſwear the peace againſt him!—I was not afraid of my life!—he had never ſtruck me!”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

swear to God swear upon sweare sweared sweares swearest

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