Wordiyoperjury
🇬🇧 UK/'pɜːdʒ(ə)rɪ/🇺🇸 US/'pә:dʒәri/
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Definitions
n.
The criminal act of deliberately giving false testimony while under oath.
伪证罪；作伪证
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The witness committed perjury by lying about his whereabouts that night.
- 2.
Perjury is a serious crime that can result in imprisonment.
- 3.
The defendant faces additional charges of perjury for false testimony.