perjury

• Уголовное преступление, заключающееся в намеренной лжи или даче ложных показаний под присягой, особенно в суде.

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

неисчисляемое

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.

   Лжесвидетельство

   • 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.

   Синонимыbearing false witnessforswearinglying under oath