perjure

Definition of "perjure"
  1. The act of deliberately telling a lie or presenting false information under oath in a court or legal setting
How to use "perjure" in a sentence
  1. The witness may perjure herself if she knowingly provides false information during the court proceedings.
  2. If you knowingly perjure in court, you may face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
  3. He was convicted of conspiracy to perjure by deliberately distorting the facts presented in his testimony.

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