Suborn Definition

suborn
verb
  1. incite to commit a crime or an evil deed; "He suborned his butler to cover up the murder of his wife"
  2. procure (false testimony or perjury)
  3. induce to commit perjury or give false testimony; "The President tried to suborn false witnesses"

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