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He perjures himself in public all the time.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2018

Spector’s wife perjures herself to cover for him without knowing the truth.

From Time • Jan. 26, 2015

But his commander perjures himself, and Carrington's wife, who could save the day, refuses to help.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the thief-takers have Claude Duval by the throat at last; and there is a scene in court, where the young lady perjures herself unhesitatingly, and faints once more in the prisoner's arms.

From M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." by Whyte-Melville, G.J.

He who perjures himself, or breaks a vow.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin