false swearing
Example Sentences
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One man pleaded guilty to false swearing, a misdemeanor, for voting on his deceased wife’s behalf, an action he said was part of her “dying wishes.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
The three former detectives surrendered Friday afternoon to face multiple counts each of perjury and false swearing for false testimony, said Jane Roh, a spokesperson of the district attorney’s office.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 13, 2021
Donovan was indicted Feb. 17 for bribery, two counts of false swearing and violating his oath of office.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 25, 2021
Wanamaker is trying to rescind his guilty plea to reckless endangerment and false swearing charges in the teeth case.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2015
There must be false swearing; and it is that false swearing which the British laws have sanctioned.
From Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. by Josiah Quincy
