Falsehood
/ˈfɔːlshʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A statement that is untrue or a lie.
The witness was accused of spreading falsehoods during the trial.
- (n.) The quality or state of being false or untrue.
The court must distinguish truth from falsehood in evidence.
Forms
- falsehoods
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe untrue statements, especially in testimony or written assertions.
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