as in libel
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the crime of telling a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth
He was found guilty of perjury.
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Recent Examples of perjury
Prosecutors dropped the perjury charge as part of the plea deal.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The investigation focuses on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony related to her two civil lawsuits against the president.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
In 1960, Jones joined King's legal defense team during the high-profile Alabama tax perjury and fraud trial.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
In 1996, Fuhrman was charged with perjury and pleaded no contest.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The investigation focuses on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony related to her two civil lawsuits against the president.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
In 1960, Jones joined King's legal defense team during the high-profile Alabama tax perjury and fraud trial.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2026
In 1996, Fuhrman was charged with perjury and pleaded no contest.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perjury
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Baldoni, who denied the allegations, filed a gargantuan defamation suit for $400 million against Lively and her camp, as well as a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times’ coverage of the claims.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Sabellico sued him for libel, arguing those comments were malicious and defamatory.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Undoubtedly one of the toughest courses in the world, Shinnecock is a par-70 links-style course with uneven lies, deep rough along the fairway with random fescue, elevation changes and brutally difficult greens.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Citizens become commodities; technology increases the power of an already powerful few; pop culture serves up mechanized slop; truth and lies commingle.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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This distortion-free mirror can be mounted to the back of a door, like in a bathroom, or leaned against a wall, offering a varied aesthetic.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Researchers have previously documented persistent body image distortions following weight changes, particularly among people who have spent years navigating weight stigma.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Perjury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perjury. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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