Subornation of Perjury
/ˌsʌbɔːrˈneɪʃən əv ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The crime of procuring another person to commit perjury, typically by persuading or bribing them to give false testimony.
The defendant was charged with subornation of perjury for convincing a witness to lie under oath.
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Commentary
Often prosecuted alongside perjury; essential to prove intent to induce false testimony.
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