per
jure
Third Person
perjures
Present Participle
perjuring
Past Tense
perjured
Past Participle
perjured
1
to lie in a court of law after officially swearing to tell the truth
- It is morally wrong to perjure oneself in court, as it undermines the pursuit of justice.
- The defendant refused to perjure himself under pressure from the prosecution.
- The witness hesitated to perjure herself, knowing the serious consequences of lying under oath.
- Lawyers advise their clients never to perjure in order to avoid additional legal trouble.
- The judge warned the jury about the consequences of asking witnesses to perjure during the trial.