Precursor to one taking a stand (4)

I believe the answer is:

oath

(Other definitions for oath that I've seen before include "swearing" , "Sworn promise" , "Curse - sworn statement" , "Vow, sworn word" , "A word with a witness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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