Suborn
/səˈbɔrn/
Definitions
- (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.
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- suborns
- suborned
- suborning
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Commentary
Commonly used in criminal law contexts involving corruption of testimony or illegal inducement.
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