perjurer

Definition of "perjurer"
  1. A person who knowingly lies when under oath or signs a legal document with false information, thus committing a crime
How to use "perjurer" in a sentence
  1. The prosecution accused the witness of being a perjurer after finding inconsistencies in his testimonies.
  2. The defendant became a perjurer when she knowingly gave false information during the trial.
  3. If you lie under oath, you may be prosecuted as a perjurer.

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