to stick your oar in to get involved in a situation where you are not wanted (infor-mal.)

allegiance to the king. □ he was on oath or

porridge made of rolled oats

the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct

annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats')

months. 2. □ immunity from or against ar- rest protection against being arrested O

law: grant immunity from prosecution

showing lack of favoritism

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay