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
The grand jury’s recommendation to charge Ms. Kane with perjury, false swearing, official oppression and obstruction is only advisory.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2015
The persons so arrested were taken before Justice Black, of Daviess County, and examined; witnesses were examined for both parties, and much hard and false swearing was done on both sides.
From The Mormon Menace The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite by Lewis, Alfred Henry
