perjure

[US]/ˈpɜːdʒə/
[UK]/ˈpɜrdʒər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to make a false oath or to tell a lie under oath; to violate an oath

Phrases & Collocations

to perjure oneself

perjure in court

willfully perjure

perjure a witness

perjure during testimony

perjure for gain

to perjure intentionally

perjure in deposition

Example Sentences

he decided to perjure himself in court to protect his friend.

it's a serious crime to perjure oneself during a trial.

she was caught trying to perjure her testimony.

to perjure is to betray the oath of truth.

witnesses are warned not to perjure themselves under any circumstances.

he faced severe penalties for choosing to perjure.

perjuring oneself can lead to imprisonment.

the lawyer advised him not to perjure during the deposition.

people who perjure often regret their decisions later.

to perjure is to undermine the justice system.

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