Subornation
/ˌsuːbɔːrˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of unlawfully persuading someone to commit a wrongful act, especially perjury.
The lawyer was accused of subornation of perjury during the trial.
Forms
- subornations
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Commentary
Subornation specifically involves inducing someone to perform an illegal act, often in a legal context such as giving false testimony.
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