verb
- present participle of perjure; telling lies while under oath in a court of law
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The witness was accused of perjuring himself during the trial.
- She faced serious charges for perjuring herself on the witness stand.
- The lawyer warned his client about the consequences of perjuring himself.
- By perjuring herself, she committed a felony punishable by imprisonment.
- The judge suspected the defendant was perjuring himself based on contradictory statements.
- Perjuring oneself in court can result in criminal charges and jail time.