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
