Perjure
verb
To lie or make a false statement knowingly in a court of law after having made an oath to tell the truth.
If you perjure yourself in court, you could face severe penalties.
Often appears as...
- perjure oneself
- perjure in court
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To lie or make a false statement knowingly in a court of law after having made an oath to tell the truth.
If you perjure yourself in court, you could face severe penalties.
Often appears as...
- perjure oneself
- perjure in court
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Crime
Perjuring is a criminal offense leading to fines or imprisonment.
Martha was hesitant to testify, aware that to perjure could result in jail time.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Use 'perjure' when referring to lies told during legal proceedings.
The witness decided not to perjure themselves and told the truth.
Pro Tip 3/3Requires Oath
'Perjure' specifically means lying after promising to tell the truth, often on a Bible or other sacred text.
The juror was warned that to perjure after taking an oath was a serious offense.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Crime
Perjuring is a criminal offense leading to fines or imprisonment.
Martha was hesitant to testify, aware that to perjure could result in jail time.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Use 'perjure' when referring to lies told during legal proceedings.
The witness decided not to perjure themselves and told the truth.
Pro Tip 3/3Requires Oath
'Perjure' specifically means lying after promising to tell the truth, often on a Bible or other sacred text.
The juror was warned that to perjure after taking an oath was a serious offense.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Crime
Perjuring is a criminal offense leading to fines or imprisonment.
Martha was hesitant to testify, aware that to perjure could result in jail time.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Use 'perjure' when referring to lies told during legal proceedings.
The witness decided not to perjure themselves and told the truth.
Pro Tip 3/3Requires Oath
'Perjure' specifically means lying after promising to tell the truth, often on a Bible or other sacred text.
The juror was warned that to perjure after taking an oath was a serious offense.
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