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What is the poor convict's oath?

Question #148952. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Jul 23 2022.
Originally posted Jul 22 2022 8:48 PM.

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It sounds like a "get-out-of-jail-free" proposition:
an oath required of a prisoner unable to pay his fine that entitles him to a release on certain conditions

link https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poor%20convict%27s%20oath

Jul 23 2022, 12:45 AM
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