The Oath of Allegiance of Sweden (in

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called ''Tro- och huldhetsed'' which literally translates to ''Fidelity and Allegiance Oath'') was an oath of allegiance to the

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that had to be taken by all senior public officeholders in Sweden before assuming office. It was abolished when the present-day

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came into force on 1 January 1975. The oath was as follows: This in translation becomes;

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