Definitions
- Referring to the act of committing perjury. - Describing a false statement made under oath or affirmation. - Talking about the crime of lying under oath in a court of law.
- Referring to the act of committing perjury. - Describing a false statement made under oath or affirmation. - Talking about the crime of lying under oath in a court of law.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of lying under oath or affirmation.
- 2Both words are used in legal contexts.
- 3Both words describe a criminal offense.
- 4Both words have the same root word, 'jury'.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Perjury is more commonly used than perjurement.
- 2Formality: Perjury is more formal and commonly used in legal settings, while perjurement is less formal and less commonly used.
- 3Connotation: Perjury is more widely recognized and understood, while perjurement may be unfamiliar to some people.
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Remember this!
Perjurement and perjury are synonyms that refer to the act of lying under oath or affirmation, particularly in a court of law. While both words have similar meanings and are used in legal contexts, perjury is more commonly used and recognized, and is considered more formal than perjurement.
