The word “oath” includes affirmation; the word “sworn” includes affirmed; and the word “engaged” includes either sworn or affirmed.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 309, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 43-3-11.