swears the peace

A form of swear the peace — 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.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of swear the peace
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Chicago

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