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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does subornation mean?
underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful perjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give
What part of speech is subornation?
Subornation is a noun.
How many definitions does subornation have?
Subornation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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