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Perjury

Definition:

Perjury refers to the act of intentionally lying or giving false information while under oath or in a sworn statement in a court of law.

Senses:

1. Noun (Legal Context)

Perjury as a noun refers to the criminal offense of deliberately lying or providing false testimony during legal proceedings, such as in a trial or deposition.

Example sentence: The witness could face charges of perjury if it is proven that he lied under oath.

2. Verb (General Usage)

Perjury, when used as a verb, means to intentionally lie or provide false information while under oath or making a sworn statement, often in a court of law.

Example sentence: She perjured herself by providing misleading information to the jury during the trial.

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