법정에서 선서 또는 확약을 한 후 고의로 거짓 진술을 하는 범죄 행위
the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation
예문:
"The witness was charged with perjury after his testimony was proven false by security footage."
"Committing perjury in a federal court can lead to a lengthy prison sentence."
"The defense attorney warned his client that any lie under oath would constitute perjury."
약속이나 엄숙한 맹세를 어기는 행위 또는 일반적인 거짓말
the act of breaking a promise or a solemn vow; a general act of falsehood
예문:
"The novel explores the themes of betrayal and the perjury of a broken marriage vow."
"He lived a life of constant perjury, never staying true to his word or his friends."