perjury
2 synonyms for perjury, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The crime of deliberately lying while under oath in a legal setting.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
lying under oath
bearing false witness
How to use perjury
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
commit perjury
charged with perjury
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman perjurie, from Latin periurare ("to swear falsely").
Full origin of perjury →Frequently asked questions
What does “perjury” mean?
The word “perjury” means the crime of deliberately lying while under oath in a legal setting. In plain terms, lying under oath, treated as a criminal offense.
How do you pronounce “perjury”?
“Perjury” is pronounced PURD-zhuh-ree (/ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “perjury” in a sentence?
Here is “perjury” used in a sentence: “The witness was charged with perjury after contradicting his earlier statement.”
What part of speech is “perjury”?
“Perjury” is a noun.
Where does the word “perjury” come from?
The word “perjury” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman perjurie, from Latin periurare ("to swear falsely").
Is “perjury” a common word?
“Perjury” is an uncommon word in modern English.
