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perjury

noun

/ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

Meaning

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.

false testimony, lying under oath, deceit, dishonesty

truth, honesty

commit perjury, charge of perjury, perjury case

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

deliverance from sin and its consequences; preservation from harm

the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes

an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Hopefulness and confidence about the future.