It's taken to take office (4)

I believe the answer is:

oath

(Other definitions for oath that I've seen before include "swearing" , "in court, we take it" , "Tedious task" , "A curse - or a pledge" , "Solemn pledge" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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