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Pronunciation : Per"ju*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. perjurium. See Perjure, v.]
Definition : 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.

pl. Perjuries.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913