Criminal Law

Perjury

/ PUR-juh-ree /

Definition

The crime of lying under oath in judicial proceedings.

Used in Context

“Lying to the grand jury resulted in a perjury charge.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: perjurium, false oath

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