You're under it on the stand (4)

I believe the answer is:

oath

(Other definitions for oath that I've seen before include "A curse or solemn declaration" , "A curse or a vow" , "Swearword or solemn promise" , "Commitment to tell the truth" , "Solemn pledge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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