English Dictionary

swear the peace

verb

(now historical) To swear legally (against someone) that one is in fear of physical violence from a person, in order that they be put under bond to keep the peace.

They swear the peace after years of conflict.

意味（1）

(now historical) To swear legally (against someone) that one is in fear of physical violence from a person, in order that they be put under bond to keep the peace.

He […] told me he despised my threats; I had no resource; I could not swear the peace against him!—I was not afraid of my life!—he had never struck me!