perjury
word
/ˈpɝdʒɝi/
/pˈɜːdʒəɹi/
Definition
Lying or making a false statement under oath, especially in a court of law.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, legal contexts. 'Commit perjury' is the most common phrase. Applies only to lying under oath (not regular lying). Very serious crime in court settings.
Spanish: perjurioPortuguese (BR): perjúrioPortuguese (PT): perjúrioChinese (Simplified): 伪证Chinese (Traditional): 偽證Hindi: झूठी गवाहीArabic: شهادة زورBengali: মিথ্যা সাক্ষ্যRussian: лжесвидетельствоJapanese: 偽証Vietnamese: khai man (trước tòa) - lời khai gianKorean: 위증Turkish: yalancı tanıklıkUrdu: جھوٹی گواہیIndonesian: sumpah palsu
Example Sentences
Lying in court is called perjury.
basic
He was found guilty of perjury.
basic
Perjury is a serious crime.
basic
The witness was accused of perjury after changing her story.
natural
If you commit perjury, you could go to jail.
natural
During the trial, the lawyer warned everyone not to commit perjury.
natural