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Perjury

🇬🇧 UK //ˈpɜːrdʒəri// 🇺🇸 US //ˈpɜr.dʒɚ.i//

Meaning of Perjury

The act of lying after taking an oath to tell the truth in a legal setting.

In simple words: Lying in court after promising to tell the truth.

Perjury in a sentence

• He was charged with perjury after his testimony contradicted recorded evidence.
• The lawyer warned her client that committing perjury could lead to severe consequences.
• During the trial, the defendant's perjury was uncovered by the prosecution.
• In court, she was found guilty of perjury for falsely claiming she had seen the crime.
• Perjury is a serious offense that can undermine the justice system significantly.

How to use Perjury

Used in legal contexts. Formal term, appropriate for discussions about law but not common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

commit + perjury

Memory hint

Think of a 'jury' - you can commit perjury if you lie in front of them.

Related words

Collocations with Perjury

• commit perjury
• allegation of perjury
• charge of perjury
• conviction for perjury
• testify under oath

Synonyms for Perjury

• false testimony
• lying under oath
• deception
• dishonesty
• misrepresentation

Common mistakes with Perjury

• Confused with 'perjured', which is the past tense.
• Using 'perjury' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Assuming it applies to all forms of lying, when it specifically refers to lying under oath.

Frequently asked questions about Perjury

What does Perjury mean?

Lying in court after promising to tell the truth.

What is the definition of Perjury?

The act of lying after taking an oath to tell the truth in a legal setting.

How do you use Perjury in a sentence?

He was charged with perjury after his testimony contradicted recorded evidence.

Can you give another example of Perjury?

The lawyer warned her client that committing perjury could lead to severe consequences.

What are synonyms for Perjury?

Common alternatives include false testimony, lying under oath, deception, dishonesty, misrepresentation.

What words go with Perjury?

It commonly pairs with commit perjury, allegation of perjury, charge of perjury, conviction for perjury, testify under oath.

What are common mistakes when using Perjury?

Confused with 'perjured', which is the past tense. Using 'perjury' as a verb instead of a noun. Assuming it applies to all forms of lying, when it specifically refers to lying under oath.

How do you pronounce Perjury?

US: //ˈpɜr.dʒɚ.i//, UK: //ˈpɜːrdʒəri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Perjury formal or informal?

"Perjury" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Perjury?

Used in legal contexts. Formal term, appropriate for discussions about law but not common in everyday conversation.