Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
false-testimony
noun
/fɔls ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/
Definition
A statement made under oath that is untrue or misleading.
Examples
- The witness was charged with false testimony after it was revealed that he lied about what he saw.
- Providing false testimony can undermine the entire judicial process.
- She was found guilty of false testimony in a court case.
Meaning
False testimony refers to providing inaccurate information during a legal proceeding, which can lead to serious consequences.
Synonyms
- perjury
- deception
- misrepresentation
