"oathable" meaning in English

See oathable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From oath + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|oath|able}} oath + -able Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} oathable (not comparable)
  1. Capable of having an oath administered to one: fit to be sworn. Tags: not-comparable
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