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Perjury

usgb/ˈpɜːrdʒəri/Volume
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Court Integrity

Perjury disrupts the justice system, as it relies on truthful testimonies to make fair judgements.

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Committing perjury can lead to a miscarriage of justice.
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Serious Crime

Perjury is a serious criminal offense and not just a simple lie; it can result in legal penalties.

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He didn't realize the severity of perjury until the judge sentenced him.
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Oath Binding

Perjury specifically refers to lies told after taking an oath to speak truthfully in legal settings.

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Despite the oath, the suspect's statement was discovered to be perjury.
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