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perjuring


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of lying or making false statements, especially under oath or affirmation in a court of law.


Synonyms

forswear , manswear
Rhymes
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herjuring , ferrying , terrying
Variants
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perjure , perjured , perjures , perjuring
Forms
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perjured, perjures, perjuring, perjurers


Etymology
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From Old French perjurer, from per- 'by, through' + jurer 'to swear'.


Trivia
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  1. Perjury was once a capital offense in the United States.

  2. The word 'perjury' is derived from the Old French word 'perjurer', which means 'to swear falsely'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lying: Perjury is a type of lying, but it is a more serious offense due to the legal implications.

  2. Oath: Perjury involves making false statements under oath or affirmation, which is a promise to tell the truth.


Culture
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Perjury is considered a serious offense in most legal systems, as it undermines the truthfulness and fairness of legal proceedings. It has been a common theme in literature, art, and music, often used to explore themes of dishonesty, morality, and the consequences of deceit.

How to Memorize "perjuring"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a courtroom, taking an oath to tell the truth, and then intentionally lying under oath. Visualize the consequences of your actions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'perjury' with the idea of dishonesty and the consequences of lying under oath.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Please Perjure Honestly' to remember the meaning of perjury.


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