Formal pledges (5)

I believe the answer is:

oaths

(Other definitions for oaths that I've seen before include "Solemn vows" , "Expletives" , "Curses - words of honour?" , "Solemn sworn promises" , "Swear words" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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