Suborn

/səˈbɔrn/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To induce someone unlawfully to commit an act, especially to give false testimony.
    The witness was accused of attempting to suborn perjury during the trial.

Forms

  • suborns
  • suborned
  • suborning

Commentary

Commonly used in criminal law contexts involving corruption of testimony or illegal inducement.

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