Did the mother break her oath by giving money to her son after she swore not to, given that the son spent the money on something other than what she had intended?
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If a mother swears not to give money for the purpose of buying a television, she does not break her oath if she gives it for other purposes. This is because oaths are based on the intention of the swearer and the reason for the oath. However, if she gives it for the purpose of buying a television, she breaks her oath even if the television is not bought. The intention or the reason for the oath specifies the general or absolute wording.
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