officio, ex, oath

officio, ex, oath
/6w0 eks afish(iy)ow/ An oath whereby a person may be obliged to make any presentment of any crime or offense, or to confess or accuse himself of any criminal matter or thing whereby he may be liable to any censure, penalty, or punishment. 3 Bl.Comm. 447
- oath ex officio

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