as in lied
law
to tell a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth; to commit perjury
He perjured himself before the court by giving a false testimony.
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In contrast, single-crystal CVD diamonds, particularly those fabricated using Orbray’s proprietary step-flow growth method, provide high sensitivity and precise energy discrimination.—
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Terrorism, treason and espionage Others face charges that their relatives say are fabricated.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Perjured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perjured. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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