Word Type

Noun

The word "perjury" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

testifying testifying truthfully truthfully

Defined As

intentional obstruction of justice

Derived Terms

nonperjury perjury trap

Derived From

jurare

Context

legal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

infraction infringement misdemeanor misdemeanour violation

Type Of (IsA)

form of speech lie while under oath misdemeanor

Related Terms

perjure

Related Terms

court court lying courtroom courtroom lying crime deliberate evidence false false evidence lie lying lying crime misleading oath perjure serious serious lying testimony under under oath

Synonym Network

oathbreach

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