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Perhury

Definition:

Noun: The act of willfully telling a false statement under oath or affirmation in a court of law.

Usage:

Perjury is considered a serious crime that can result in legal consequences for the individual committing it.

Sample Sentences:

1. The witness was found guilty of perjury after it was proven that he had lied about his whereabouts during the alleged crime.

2. The defense attorney cross-examined the plaintiff to try and uncover any potential perjuries in her testimony.

3. The judge warned the defendant to tell the truth under oath and emphasized the severe penalties for committing perjury.

Possible Related Products:

To learn more about perjury and its role in the legal system, you can check out the following books on Amazon:

• Perjury Law: Prosecution and Defense
• Famous Perjury Cases: Trials and Controversies
• Perjury Penalties: Consequences of Lying in Court