sworn 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. participlepastpast participle of swear the peace
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sworn the peace,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sworn%20the%20peace.

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