subornation of perjury
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subornation of perjury
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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He also said McGregor should be referred for "subornation of perjury", meaning inducing people to commit perjury.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025
In a complaint filed by the group Lawyers Defending American Democracy on Monday, several dozen leading attorneys accused Passantino of subornation of perjury, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and bribery, all of which are crimes.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2023
Indeed, neither perjury nor subornation of perjury may in principle form the basis for a civil action.
From Forbes • Jan. 13, 2015
I believe there may have been subornation of perjury ...
From Time Magazine Archive
Nay, sir," cries Dowling, "I would not have your worship think I would, on any account, be guilty of subornation of perjury; but there are two ways of delivering evidence.
From History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry
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