perjure
to render (oneself) guilty of swearing falsely or of willfully making a false statement under oath or solemn affirmation: The witness perjured herself when she denied knowing the defendant.
Origin of perjure
1Other words from perjure
- per·jure·ment, noun
- per·jur·er, noun
- un·per·jur·ing, adjective
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How to use perjure in a sentence
He had a reputation for drinking and admitted that he had perjured himself during earlier testimony in New Orleans, damaging his credibility.
Ted Cruz’s proposed election commission can only hurt the country | Stuart MacKay | January 6, 2021 | Washington PostAnother was that Wilkie perjured himself in his testimony to investigators with the inspector general’s office.
VA watchdog told prosecutors his probe of Secretary Wilkie’s effort to discredit House staffer turned up possible criminal conduct | Lisa Rein, Spencer Hsu | December 9, 2020 | Washington PostWhoever praises Luther is a worse sinner than an idolater, perjurer, or thief.
Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians | Martin LutherA convicted perjurer gives evidence, and has a pecuniary interest in the result.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I. | Leslie StephenOne was instigated by a perjurer and a heretic, the other by an indentured servant, in all probability from a convict ship.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 | George W. Williams
To cause loss of liberty or property by false witness was punished by the penalty the perjurer sought to bring upon another.
Of a noted liar and perjurer it was said 'He would swear that a coal porter was a canary.'
English As We Speak It in Ireland | P. W. Joyce
British Dictionary definitions for perjure
/ (ˈpɜːdʒə) /
(tr) criminal law to render (oneself) guilty of perjury
Origin of perjure
1Derived forms of perjure
- perjurer, noun
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