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perjury in German

perjury in German is falsche Aussage, Meineid — perjury means the crime of deliberately lying while under oath in a legal setting.

perjury in German

falsche Aussage
noun
(legal) The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.
Meineid
noun
(legal) The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.

What does "perjury" mean?

  1. noun The crime of deliberately lying while under oath in a legal setting.
    "The witness was charged with perjury after contradicting his earlier statement."
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perjury in a sentence

  • The witness was charged with perjury after contradicting his earlier statement.

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What is "perjury" in German?

"perjury" in German is falsche Aussage, Meineid. perjury means: The crime of deliberately lying while under oath in a legal setting.

How do you use "perjury" in a sentence?

Example: "The witness was charged with perjury after contradicting his earlier statement." In German, "perjury" is falsche Aussage, Meineid.

Are there other ways to say "perjury" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "perjury": falsche Aussage, Meineid.

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