perjured
Definitions
Having willfully told a lie while under a lawful oath or affirmation.
Characterized by or resulting from the act of swearing falsely in a legal proceeding.
Examples
The witness was charged with contempt of court after it was discovered that he had perjured himself on the stand.
Her entire testimony was discredited once the defense attorney proved she had perjured her previous statements.
The politician's career ended in disgrace when he was caught having perjured his oath before the investigative committee.
Synonyms
false dishonest untruthful deceitful mendacious fraudulent corrupt