lying under oath

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Noun lying under oath has 1 sense

perjury, bearing false witness, lying under oath - criminal offense of making false statements under oath
--₁ is a kind of misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offence, offense, violation, infringement

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Lying Under Oath

Definition: Lying Under Oath refers to the act of intentionally making false statements or giving misleading information while testifying or making a sworn statement in a legal proceeding.

Examples:

1. Noun:

The witness was charged with perjury for lying under oath during the trial.

2. Verb:

The suspect admitted to lying under oath and now faces additional charges.

3. Adjective:

The prosecutor presented evidence to prove the defendant's lying-under-oath statements were false.

4. Adverb:

The defendant vehemently denied lying under oath when questioned by the defense attorney.

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