perjury

Definitions

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

The act of lying or making false statements while under legal obligation to tell the truth.

Examples

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

If you knowingly provide false information to the court, you could be prosecuted for perjury.

Synonyms

lying under oath false swearing giving false testimony false witness

Antonyms

truthfulness testifying truthfully honesty under oath veracity