Definition of Perjury

giving false testimony after swearing to state the truth

Examples of Perjury in a sentence

During his testimony, Jim committed perjury when he misled the court about his wife’s whereabouts.  🔊

John was warned by the judge to tell the truth or else be arrested for perjury.  🔊

Because Ann was not honest about her participation in the murder, she was sentenced to extra time in prison for committing perjury.  🔊

The mother who lied about her son's whereabouts will soon face trial for perjury.  🔊

When the killer’s wife lied on the witness stand, she was charged with perjury.  🔊

Although Frank wanted to help his son, he refused to commit perjury by fibbing in court.  🔊

Since the politician deceived the investigator about his use of campaign funds, he is under investigation for perjury.  🔊

Oscar was charged with perjury for giving false statements to the grand jury.  🔊

While Rick did not participate in the crime, he is being charged with perjury because he lied under oath in order to protect his friends.  🔊

Gabriel knew he would be accused of perjury if he told anything other than the truth in court.  🔊

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