subornation

Definition of "subornation"
  1. The act or process of influencing someone to commit a wrongful action, typically perjury
How to use "subornation" in a sentence
  1. The attorney was disbarred when he was caught engaging in subornation to win his case.
  2. Subornation of an expert witness can lead to a mistrial.
  3. The prosecutor was certain the defendant was involved in subornation, so she included it in the indictment.

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