Perjury
/pˈɜrdʒəri/
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Definition
(noun) The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.
Sentence Examples
It was the court's finding that the witness committed perjury.
In a court of justice women are more often found guilty of perjury than men.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The witness was charged with ____ after it was proven that she had lied under oath in court.