Perjuries
/ˈpɜːrdʒəriz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of perjury, the criminal offense of knowingly making false statements under oath.
The defendant was charged with multiple perjuries during the trial.
Forms
- perjury
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Commentary
As a plural form, 'perjuries' is rarely used in isolation but important to recognize when multiple acts of perjury are involved.
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