Hippocratic oath

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noun

an oath embodying the duties and obligations of physicians, usually taken by those about to enter upon the practice of medicine.

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Origin of Hippocratic oath

First recorded in 1740–50

Words nearby Hippocratic oath

Hippocrates, Hippocratic, Hippocratic facies, hippocratic finger, hippocratic nail, Hippocratic oath, hippocratic succussion sound, Hippocrene, hippodrome, hippogriff, hippology

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How to use Hippocratic oath in a sentence

When our elected representatives assume their respective offices, they take an oath to “protect and defend the Constitution.”
Are Police Stealing People’s Property?|Joan Blades, Matt Kibbe|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This Oath Keeper was there for the protest, which had yet to materialize, and had a few friends joining him, he told me.
NYC’s Garner Protesters vs. Pro-Cop Protesters|Jacob Siegel|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But given their anti-government rhetoric, the Oath Keepers' presence could inflame tensions further.
The Oath Keepers Patrol Rooftops in Ferguson—The Facts Behind This ‘Mysterious’ Militia Group|John Avlon|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Repeating an embellished story before a grand jury while under oath is an entirely different matter.
There’s No Conspiracy in Ferguson’s Secret Jury|Paul Callan|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The oath, according to the King James Bible, requires one to “do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.”
The Supreme Court Is Weighing Corporate Power Yet Again|Zephyr Teachout|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Garnache," came the other's crisp, metallic voice, and the name had a sound as of an oath on his lips.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
“Steed”—Jefferson rode on horseback to the Capitol to take his oath of office as President.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Then he held down a hand to her, bade her set her foot on his, and called with an oath to Rabecque to lend her his assistance.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
Garnache's sword rasped out, an oath rattled from his clenched teeth, and he fell on guard.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
Whatever was his motive, he persisted in his resolution, and to the end was faithful to his oath.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Hippocratic oath

Hippocratic oath

/ (ˌhɪpəʊˈkrætɪk) /

noun

an oath taken by a doctor to observe a code of medical ethics supposedly derived from that of Hippocrates

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Medical definitions for Hippocratic oath

Hippocratic Oath

An oath of ethical professional behavior sworn by new physicians and attributed to Hippocrates.

Cultural definitions for Hippocratic oath

Hippocratic oath

[ (hip-uh-krat-ik) ]

A traditional oath of physicians, who pledge to practice medicine according to the ideals and moral principles put forth by Hippocrates.