A perjurer is an individual who commits perjury, which is the act of knowingly providing false or misleading information while under oath or affirmation in a legal proceeding, such as a trial, deposition, or sworn statement. Perjury is considered a serious offence because it undermines the integrity of the legal system and obstructs the administration of justice. Perjurers may face criminal charges and penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and other legal consequences. Prosecuting perjury typically requires proving that the individual knowingly made false statements with the intent to deceive or mislead the court or other authority. Perjury can have significant consequences for the outcome of legal proceedings, as false testimony may influence judgements, verdicts, and the rights of the parties involved.
Someone who has committed perjury by lying under oath.
n. a person who intentionally lies while under an oath administered by a notary public, court clerk or other official, and thus commits the crime of perjury. A perjurer may commit perjury in oral testimony or by signing or acknowledging a written legal document (such as an affidavit, declaration under penalty of perjury, deed, license application, tax return) knowing the document contains false information.
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