swear out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To obtain (a warrant or the like) by swearing to facts.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He further testified that he assistant city solicitor […] submitted to him a written opinion, to the effect that the playing of baseball within the city on Sunday did not constitute any infraction of the laws […] , and that, in reliance upon this opinion, he declined to swear out informations agains
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swear out” mean?
To obtain (a warrant or the like) by swearing to facts.
Is “swear out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.