English Explanatory Dictionary

swear the peace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. 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.

Word forms

swear the peace swears the peace swearing the peace swore the peace sworn the peace pray the peace
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