Court pledges (5)
I believe the answer is:
oaths
(Other definitions for oaths that I've seen before include "Solemn vows" , "Expletives" , "Imprecations" , "Solemn promises or curses" , "Swearwords" .)
I believe the answer is:
oaths
(Other definitions for oaths that I've seen before include "Solemn vows" , "Expletives" , "Imprecations" , "Solemn promises or curses" , "Swearwords" .)