26984 words

perjury

3 definitions • 2 examples
1
the crime of telling lies in court when you have promised to tell the truth:

Examples:

She was sentenced to two years in jail for committing perjury.
2
the crime of telling a lie in court after promising formally to tell the truth
3
the crime of telling lies in a court of law:

Examples:

It is thought that he encouraged potential witnesses to commit perjury by lying under oath.

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