1. to tell a lie while under oath in a court of law or legal proceeding
Usage: legal term

Examples

• The witness was accused of perjuring himself during the trial.
• She refused to perjure herself even though it might help her case.
• The defendant could face additional charges if he perjures himself on the stand.
• It is a serious crime to perjure oneself in federal court.
• The lawyer warned his client not to perjure himself during testimony.
• Several witnesses were found to have perjured themselves in the corruption case.