Is using a commonly known metaphor in an oath permissible for establishing fulfillment?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Expiations

Book 60 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If a metaphorical expression (Majaz) becomes widely known and established in customary usage (Urf), it transitions into being treated as a conventional term. Consequently, the unrestricted utterance of the word must be interpreted according to that established conventional meaning, similar to terms like 'narration' or 'beast of burden'.