perjury (Meaning)
perjury (n)
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
perjury (v.)
False swearing.
At common law, a willfully false statement in a fact material to the issue, made by a witness under oath in a competent judicial proceeding. By statute the penalties of perjury are imposed on the making of willfully false affirmations.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perjury
perjury Sentence Examples
- The witness was charged with perjury after lying under oath during the trial.
- The senator was accused of perjury for making false statements to the judiciary committee.
- The lawyer was disbarred for committing perjury in front of a federal judge.
- Perjury carries severe consequences, including imprisonment and loss of reputation.
- It is a serious crime to lie under oath, as it undermines the integrity of the legal system.
- The jury believed the defendant was guilty of perjury based on the overwhelming evidence presented.
- The prosecution alleged that the politician had committed perjury during his testimony before the grand jury.
- The witness's perjury led to the wrongful conviction of an innocent person.
- Perjury laws are designed to ensure that truthfulness is maintained in legal proceedings.
- The penalty for perjury can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the severity of the offense.
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The witness was charged with perjury after lying under oath during the trial.
The senator was accused of perjury for making false statements to the judiciary committee.
The lawyer was disbarred for committing perjury in front of a federal judge.
Perjury carries severe consequences, including imprisonment and loss of reputation.
