perjure
per
ˈpɜr
pēr
jure
ʤɜr
jēr
British pronunciation
/pˈɜːd‍ʒjɔː/

Definition & Meaning of "perjure"in English

to perjure
01

to lie in a court of law after officially swearing to tell the truth

example
Examples
It is morally wrong to perjure oneself in court, as it undermines the pursuit of justice.
The defendant refused to perjure himself under pressure from the prosecution.
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