Meaning of swear the peace | Babel Free

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