perjury

Definition of "perjury"
  1. The intentional act of lying, after swearing an oath to truthfulness, in court testimony, legal documents, hearings, or depositions
How to use "perjury" in a sentence
  1. The witness was charged with perjury after providing inconsistent testimonies.
  2. Filing a tax return with false information can lead to a perjury charge.
  3. In her deposition, she committed perjury by providing false details.
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