Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perjured

Adjective

/ˈpɜːrdʒərd/

Definition

Having willfully told a lie while under oath.

Examples

The witness was found to be perjured after inconsistencies were revealed in his testimony.
She faced serious consequences for her perjured statement during the trial.

Meaning

The term refers to the act of committing perjury, which is lying or making false statements, especially in a court setting where one is sworn to tell the truth.