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perjuring

The correct spelling is perjuring.

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verb

Say it like: Per-jur-ing

The correct spelling is perjuring. To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court. For example: "He perjured himself."

Usage Examples

He perjured himself.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court.
  2. 2.To cause to violate an oath or a vow; to cause to make oath knowingly to what is untrue; to make guilty of perjury; to forswear; to corrupt.
  3. 3.To make a false oath to; to deceive by oaths and protestations.

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