perjurer
UK/'pɝdʒərɚ/US/'pә:dʒәrә/
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Definitions
n.
A person who lies under oath in a court of law
作伪证者；伪誓者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedperjurthrough, thoroughly
+
-erlaw, right, oath, justice
=perjurer
Agent noun of perjure: one who swears falsely under oath.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The defense painted the key witness as a habitual perjurer.
- 2.
A convicted perjurer loses all credibility in court.