Category:Perjury

Per"ju*ry, n.; pl. Perjuries. Etym: [l. perjurium. See perjure, v.]

1. False swearing.

2. (law)

Defn: at common law, a willfully false statement in a fact material To the issue, made by a witness under oath in a competent judicial Proceeding. By statute the penalties of perjury are imposed on the Making of willfully false affirmations.

Note: if a man swear falsely in nonjudicial affidavits, it is made Perjury by statute in some jurisdictions in the united states.