Any proceedings during which evidence is taken on oath is called:

A judicial proceeding is any legal proceeding that takes place in a court of law. It includes any proceedings during which evidence is taken on oath, such as trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings where witnesses are sworn in and give testimony under oath. An inquiry is a formal process of investigation conducted by a government or other authority to establish the facts surrounding a particular event or situation. It may involve the gathering of evidence, taking of testimony, and the examination of witnesses, but it does not necessarily take place in a court of law. An investigation is a process of gathering evidence and information to determine the facts of a case, usually conducted by law enforcement agencies or other investigative bodies. It may or may not involve taking evidence on oath. A sworn statement is a written or oral statement made under oath, where the person making the statement swears or affirms that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge.