perjury

• Infraction pénale consistant à mentir délibérément ou à faire de faux témoignages sous serment, notamment devant un tribunal.

The criminal offense of deliberately lying or making a false statement under oath, especially in a court of law.

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1. False testimony under oathC1formallegal

   The offense of willfully telling an untruth or making a false statement while under oath in a court of law.

   Faux témoignage sous serment

   • The witness was charged with perjury after lying during the trial.
   • He committed perjury when he denied knowing the defendant.
   • Perjury is considered a serious crime that undermines the justice system.

   Synonymesbearing false witnessforswearinglying under oath