What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bill for example's taken first oath (4)" mean?

The definition is "oath". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EG (synonym="for example") + AD (synonym="bill") = EGAD; definition: "oath" The answer is EGAD.

Bill for example's taken first oath (4)

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