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HRS §1-21

Oath

This section defines the word "oath" for Hawaii law. It says an oath includes a solemn affirmation, which is a serious promise made without swearing on a religious text. This is a simple definition, not a set of rules.

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The statute, as written — "Oath"

The word "oath" includes a solemn affirmation. [CC 1859, §19; RL 1925, §18; RL 1935, §19; RL 1945, §18; RL 1955, §1-26; HRS §1-21; am L 1973, c 31, §1]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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