subornation of perjury

American  

noun

Criminal Law.

1. the offense of bribing or otherwise persuading another to commit perjury.

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Etymology

Origin of subornation of perjury

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

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

"If this was done before a federal court then there's a strong argument that it would violate 18 U.S. Code § 1622 as a subornation of perjury," Torres-Spelliscy said.

From Salon

“I believe they are the law firm of extortion, subornation of perjury and other crimes.”

From Washington Post

If true, Mr. Schiff said, the allegations “would constitute both the subornation of perjury as well as obstruction of justice.”

From New York Times

"If this report is accurate, Trump committed subornation of perjury, punishable by five years imprisonment under 18 U.S. Code § 1622," Harvard law scholar Laurence Tribe added on Twitter.

From Salon