“perjury”
This page shows official legal definitions of “perjury” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
Australia
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Lying under oath when questioned in a court proceeding or when making a sworn statement. A person found guilty of perjury may face imprisonment.
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New Zealand
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A crime in which a person knowingly makes a false statement while under oath.
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