Juramento

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An oath or solemn promise to affirm allegiance, loyalty, or truthfulness
2. a formal commitment often made in legal or governmental contexts
3. a declaration invoking a higher authority to ensure sincerity and trustworthiness

Etymology: Spanish "juramento" means "oath" and comes from Latin "iuramentum," a noun built on "iurare," "to swear," which itself derives from "ius," meaning "law" or "right." So the word's core idea is literally a sworn act that binds one to what is right, a link that English "jurisprudence" and "jury" share through the same Latin root. The Spanish word has a notable social weight. In Spanish-speaking countries, "juramento" was historically tied to the legal and religious oath, and the verb "jurar" ("to swear") is the everyday form used when someone formally pledges their word. The noun carries that same sense of solemn commitment, invoking a higher power or authority as a guarantee of truthfulness.

Synonyms: oath, swearing, vow, pledge, affirmation

Antonyms: denial, retraction, disavowal, renunciation, withdrawal