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Perjuring Meaning in English

word · lemma: perjure

التعريف

To lie or make false statements under oath, especially in a court of law.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Formal/legal term used mainly in legal contexts. 'Perjuring yourself' is committing the crime, not just any lie. Collocates: 'perjuring himself/herself', 'accused of perjuring'. Not the same as 'lying' (which is general), 'perjure' is always under oath.

جمل نموذجية

He was caught perjuring himself during the trial.

basic

Perjuring in court is a serious crime.

basic

She denied perjuring herself.

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He risked going to prison by perjuring himself to protect his friend.

natural

By perjuring, you're not just lying, you're breaking the law.

natural

No one thought he’d risk perjuring himself over something so minor.

natural