What is the key difference between an oath and an affirmation in New York?
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A
An oath is a solemn declaration invoking a deity, while an affirmation is a non-religious pledge of truthfulness
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B
An oath is for civil matters and an affirmation is for criminal matters
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C
An oath requires a written signature but an affirmation does not
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D
An affirmation is only used for wills and an oath is used for all other documents