Suborned: meaning, definitions and examples

Etymology

• The word comes from Latin 'subornare', meaning 'to secretly furnish' or 'to incite secretly'.
• Its parts: 'sub-' means 'under', and 'ornare' means 'to adorn', suggesting a hidden way of influencing someone.

Law

• Suborning perjury means persuading someone to lie under oath in court, a serious crime.
• Legal systems in many countries consider subornation as both a criminal offense and a form of conspiracy.

Literature

• Shakespeare's works often feature themes of deceit and manipulation, reflecting the concept of suborning in various characters.
• In many classic novels, characters are often suborned to betray others, leading to dramatic twists and moral dilemmas.

Psychology

• Those who are suborned may experience cognitive dissonance, a mental struggle when their actions conflict with their beliefs.
• People are more likely to be suborned if they trust the persuader, highlighting the psychological aspect of influence.

History

• Throughout history, subornation has been employed in political scandals where individuals were persuaded to act against their better judgment.
• Many famous espionage cases involved suborning individuals to gather secrets or sell information against their own country.

This word's position of #34,923 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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