Definitions
- Referring to the act of altering or manipulating information or data to deceive or mislead. - Talking about the creation of false documents or records with the intent to deceive. - Describing the act of misrepresenting or distorting facts or evidence to support a false claim or argument.
- Referring to the act of lying under oath in a court of law or other legal proceeding. - Talking about the intentional and deliberate act of making false statements while under oath. - Describing the act of providing false testimony or evidence in a legal setting with the intent to deceive or mislead.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve deception or misleading others.
- 2Both are illegal and can result in legal consequences.
- 3Both involve the intentional act of providing false information.
- 4Both can occur in a legal setting, such as a court of law.
- 5Both can be used to support a false claim or argument.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Falsifying can refer to any act of altering or manipulating information, while perjury specifically refers to lying under oath in a legal setting.
- 2Severity: Perjury is considered a more serious offense than falsifying and can result in harsher legal consequences.
- 3Intent: Perjury involves intentionally providing false information while under oath, while falsifying can involve intentional or unintentional manipulation of information.
- 4Legal setting: Perjury only occurs in a legal setting, while falsifying can occur in any context where information is being presented or recorded.
- 5Type of information: Perjury involves false statements made under oath, while falsifying can involve any type of information, including documents, records, or evidence.
Remember this!
Falsifying and perjury are both related to providing false information with the intent to deceive or mislead. However, falsifying refers to any act of altering or manipulating information, while perjury specifically involves lying under oath in a legal setting. Additionally, perjury is considered a more serious offense and can result in harsher legal consequences.
