kissing the book

kissing the Book. Hist. The practice of touching one’s lips to a copy of the Bible (esp. the New Testament) after taking an oath in court. • This practice — formerly used in England — was replaced by the practice of placing one’s hand on the Bible while swearing.

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双语律师Roger，毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院，擅长翻译各类与商业秘密咨询与诉讼相关的法律文件。