Perjured
/ˈpɜːrdʒərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having sworn falsely under oath; guilty of perjury.
The witness was perjured and thus subject to criminal prosecution.
Forms
- perjure
- perjuring
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Commentary
Used primarily as an adjective to describe a person or statement that has involved perjury, often appearing in criminal law and evidentiary contexts.
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