Perjury Definition & Meaning
perjury
- noun
- criminal offense of making false statements under oath
"Perjury" in song lyrics
See how perjury is used in real songs:
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"Well be the third degree, and they looking for the perjury"
Beanie Sigel f/ Cam'Ron — Wanted (On the Run) -
"Holding the word of God soliciting perjury"
Lauryn Hill — The Mystery of Inequity -
"Dare to degrade my name, that's perjury"
— I Pioneered This
Words that rhyme with perjury
Usage tips for "perjury"
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