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2025 West Virginia Code
Chapter 2. Common Law, Statutes, Legal Holidays, Definitions and Legal Capacity
Article 2. Legal Holidays; Special Memorial Days; Construction of Statutes; Definitions
§2-2-7. Affirmation Equivalent to Oath
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WV Code § 2-2-7 (2025)
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A solemn affirmation shall be equivalent to an oath in all cases, unless otherwise expressly provided, and the word "oath" shall be deemed to include an affirmation and the word "swear" or "sworn" to be complied with if the person referred to make solemn affirmation.
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