adjective
- involving or characterized by perjury; containing false statements made under oath
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The witness gave perjurious testimony during the trial.
- His perjurious statements led to a conviction for perjury.
- The court found the affidavit to be perjurious and misleading.
- She was accused of making perjurious claims under oath.
- The lawyer warned against any perjurious declarations.
- Perjurious evidence can result in serious legal consequences.