Subornation Definition & Meaning

subornation
noun
  1. underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful
  2. perjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give

"Subornation" in song lyrics

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  • "Guilty of perjury and subornation,"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

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