Perjurer

usgb/ˈpɜːrdʒərər/
noun

A person who tells lies in a court after promising to tell the truth.

The judge held him in contempt of court for being a perjurer.
Visual representation of "perjurer" - A person who tells lies in a court after promising to tell the truth.

Often appears as...

  • accused perjurer
  • commit perjury
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Court Context

The term is mainly used in legal situations where truth-telling is a legal duty.

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The witness became a perjurer when he lied under oath.
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Serious Consequence

Calling someone a perjurer implies serious legal ramifications and is not taken lightly.

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If found to be a perjurer, she could face prison time.
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Moral Weight

The term 'perjurer' carries a heavy moral stigma as it involves breaking a promise to tell the truth.

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He was not only a perjurer but also lost the community's trust.
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