subornation of perjury

noun

, Criminal Law.

1. the offense of bribing or otherwise persuading another to commit perjury.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subornation of perjury¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

Attorney Harry Litman called the allegations in the lawsuit "potentially criminal," adding that the claims "suggest obstruction of justice and subornation of perjury."

From Salon

In a complaint filed by the group Lawyers Defending American Democracy on Monday, several dozen leading attorneys accused Passantino of subornation of perjury, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and bribery, all of which are crimes.

From Salon

In a 22-page complaint filed on Monday with D.C.’s Board on Professional Responsibility, prominent lawyers accused Mr. Passantino of the crimes of subornation of perjury, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and bribery.

From New York Times

Each count of violation of oath by a public officer, influencing witnesses and attempted subornation of perjury carries a penalty of one to five years in prison.

From Seattle Times

"If this was done before a federal court then there's a strong argument that it would violate 18 U.S. Code § 1622 as a subornation of perjury," Torres-Spelliscy said.

From Salon