perjure

• Verbo que significa mentir deliberadamente mientras se ha prestado juramento, especialmente ante un tribunal.

A verb meaning to deliberately tell a lie while under oath in a court of law.

1. Lie under oathC1formallegal

   To knowingly tell an untruth while under a legal oath, thereby committing the crime of perjury.

   Faltar a la verdad bajo juramento

   • The witness was found to have perjured himself during the trial.
   • She was charged with perjuring herself in the fraud case.
   • If you perjure yourself in court, you could face serious penalties.