oath-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: an utterance that is a curse or expletive

Commentary: OATH[+event][+speech_act][+expletive]

Examples:
We heard a loud crash and then a loud oath come from John's office.
Such oaths and foul language were not permitted on the airwaves.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a legally-binding statement to be truthful in a courtroom

Commentary: OATH[+event][+speech_act][+declaration][+commitment][+truthfulness][+legal]

Examples:
The defendant made those statements under oath.
It is considered perjury to make false statements while under oath.

Mappings:
PropBank: oath.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: a solemn dedication or commitment to something

Commentary: OATH[+event][+speech_act][+declaration][+commitment][+solemn][+dedication]

Examples:
The president's oath includes the intention to defend and uphold the constitution.
The knights made an oath of allegiance to the king.

Mappings:
PropBank: oath.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3