perjury in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Perjury is the act of deliberately providing false information or lying under oath, particularly during legal proceedings.
Sample Sentences
- 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.