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What does it mean?
A pledge to respect and enforce established laws within a jurisdiction.
In plain terms
I promise to follow and enforce the law.
What can you take from it?
Commit to upholding the rule of law.

Where it applies

  • official ceremonies
  • court proceedings
  • sworn testimony

Putting it to work

  • taking office
  • legal proceedings

Questions to consider

  • When should one disobey the law?
  • What defines a just law?

Another view

It does not address unjust laws.

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