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Perjury

Definition

The act of lying or giving false information under oath, especially in a court of law, which is a serious crime.

Example Sentences

1The politician was accused of perjury after it was discovered that she had lied under oath during the investigation.
2Is it considered perjury if someone forgets a detail and later corrects it in court?
3The judge warned the witness that perjury would result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
4If you are found guilty of perjury, you could face fines and a prison sentence.
5The lawyer argued that his client's mistake was not perjury, but rather a misunderstanding of the question.

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