perjury in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Perjury is the act of deliberately providing false information or lying under oath, particularly during legal proceedings.
Crossword clues for perjury
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "perjury".
- Lying under oath in a court of law
- False testimony given in legal proceedings
- Deliberate falsehood while swearing in court
- Dishonesty while giving evidence in court
- Breaking the oath of truth in a trial
Perjury sentence examples
- The witness was charged with perjury after he contradicted his earlier testimony.
- During the trial, the prosecutor highlighted the consequences of committing perjury.
- She faced severe penalties for perjury after lying under oath about her alibi.
- The defendant’s case was weakened by evidence suggesting perjury from one of the key witnesses.
- Perjury not only undermines the justice system but also erodes public trust in legal proceedings.