false swearing

Definitions

The act of making a statement under oath that one knows to be untrue; perjury.

The legal offense of willfully giving false testimony while under a solemn oath.

Examples

The witness was charged with false swearing after it was discovered that he had lied under oath.

In many jurisdictions, false swearing is considered a serious crime that undermines the integrity of the judicial system.

Synonyms

perjury lying under oath giving false testimony breaking an oath false witness

Antonyms

truthfulness testifying truthfully honesty under oath swearing truthfully veracity