Pervert the course of justice

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To deliberately act in a way that obstructs or interferes with the legal process.

The defendant was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice by hiding evidence.
Visual representation of "pervert the course of justice" - To deliberately act in a way that obstructs or interferes with the legal process.

Often appears as...

  • charged with perverting the course of justice
  • attempted to pervert the course of justice

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Formal

Academic

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Legal Severity

The phrase indicates a serious offense within legal contexts, implying intention to disrupt justice.

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If you lie to protect a friend, you might pervert the course of justice.
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Not Just Lying

Involves any act that hampers legal proceedings, not only giving false statements.

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Destroying documents can also be seen as an attempt to pervert the course of justice.
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Context Specific

It's mostly used in formal, legal discussions and rarely in everyday conversation.

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In court, they discussed whether witness intimidation was perverting the course of justice.
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