Solemn attestation; expletive (4)

I believe the answer is:

oath

(Other definitions for oath that I've seen before include "Curse - sworn statement" , "gadzooks!" , "A curse or solemn declaration" , "Courtroom promise" , "swearing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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