Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perjurous

adjective
/pərˈdʒʊərəs/
Definition
characterized by committing perjury; deceitful or false in expressing something as the truth.
Examples
  • His perjurous statement in court led to a mistrial.
  • She was found guilty of perjurous behavior during the investigation.
  • Being perjurous can have severe legal consequences.
Meaning
The term ‘perjurous’ refers to the act of lying under oath or deliberately providing false information in a legal situation.
Synonyms
  • lying
  • deceitful
  • dishonest
  • untruthful