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perjury

/ˈpɜrdʒəri/ /ˈpɜːdʒəri/
noun
GeneralLaw
  1. 1 yalan yere yemin, iftira uncountable

Definition (English)

The crime of lying under oath in court.

Example Sentences

  1. He was charged with perjury for lying on the stand.
    Mahkemede yalan söylediği için yalan yere yeminle suçlandı.
  2. Perjury is a serious offense with severe penalties.
    Yalan yere yemin etmek ciddi sonuçları olan ağır bir suçtur.

Synonyms

lying under oathfalse testimonyfalse statementdeceitdishonesty

Collocations

commit perjuryaccused of perjurycharged with perjuryperjury trialperjury casegive perjury

Related Words

courtoathtestimonylawyertrialwitness

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