oathfilter

/ˈəʊθˌfɪltə/nounVerified New

A loyalty oath administered broadly enough that its real function is screening out known dissenters.

Everyone swears; only the pre-flagged are checked. The filter's product is not loyalty but a list.

Etym. — oath + filter; the ritual retained, the purpose inverted.

Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08

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