Perjurer: meaning, definitions and examples
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perjurer
[ ˈpəːdʒərə ]
Translations
Translations of the word "perjurer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perjuro
🇮🇳 झूठा गवाह
🇩🇪 Meineidiger
🇮🇩 pendusta
🇺🇦 клятвопорушник
🇵🇱 krzywoprzysięzca
🇯🇵 偽証者
🇫🇷 parjure
🇪🇸 perjuro
🇹🇷 yalancı tanık
🇰🇷 위증자
🇸🇦 شاهد زور
🇨🇿 křivopřísežník
🇸🇰 krivožrút
🇨🇳 伪证者
🇸🇮 krivožrnec
🇮🇸 meinsærismaður
🇰🇿 жалған куәгер
🇬🇪 მცდარი მოწმე
🇦🇿 yalançı şahid
🇲🇽 perjuro
Word origin
The word 'perjurer' originated from the Latin word 'perjurare', which means 'to swear falsely'. The concept of perjury has been present in legal systems for centuries, as the act of lying under oath is considered a serious offense. Perjurers undermine the integrity of the justice system and can face severe consequences for their deceitful actions.