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Part of an initiation, perhaps (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oath

(Other definitions for oath that I've seen before include "word intended?" , "A word with a witness" , "Solemn promise to tell the truth or be loyal" , "One sworn" , "gadzooks!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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