Perjury
Meaning
The crime of deliberately lying while giving testimony under oath in court.
हिंदी मेंन्यायालय में शपथ के तहत गवाही देते समय जानबूझकर झूठ बोलने का अपराध।
Example Sentences
“He was charged with perjury.”
उस पर झूठी गवाही देने का आरोप लगाया गया।
“Committing perjury is a serious offence.”
झूठी गवाही देना एक गंभीर अपराध है।
⚠ Common Mistake
Only applies to lying under oath — an ordinary lie outside court is not legally "perjury".
Good to Know
- Countable
- uncountable
Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026
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