Primary definition
An oath or affirmation a person takes to make a public commitment to the duties, responsibilities and obligations associated with holding public office.
Also known asOath of Allegiance · Official Oath · Swearing-In Oath · Oath of Service · Public Office Oath
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
An oath or affirmation a person takes to make a public commitment to the duties, responsibilities and obligations associated with holding public office.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Oath Of Office. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/oath-of-office
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