"Subornation of perjury" is a legal term referring to the act of persuading someone to commit perjury, or lying under oath. The word "subornation" is spelled with five syllables: /sʌˌbɔː.neɪ.ʃən/. The stress falls on the second syllable, indicated by the symbol /ˌ/ before it. The word "perjury" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈpɜː.dʒə.ri/. The stress falls on the first syllable. Together, these two words form the phrase that relates to a specific type of criminal behavior.
Subornation of perjury refers to the act of persuading, inducing, or convincing someone to commit perjury. Perjury is the deliberate act of providing false testimony or lying under oath during a legal proceeding, such as in a court of law or during a deposition. Subornation of perjury occurs when an individual knowingly and intentionally causes or recruits another person to commit perjury.
This illegal act typically involves a third party, often acting as an intermediary, who encourages or instructs a witness or potential witness to provide false information or alter their testimony in order to deceive the court or manipulate the outcome of a legal case. The suborner, or person committing the act of subornation, typically has a vested interest in concealing the truth or influencing the proceedings for personal gain, which could include avoiding legal repercussions or manipulating a verdict in favor of their own interests.
Subornation of perjury is considered a serious offense as it undermines the integrity of the judicial system by impeding the search for truth and hindering justice. Those found guilty of subornation of perjury may face criminal charges, including fines and imprisonment. Additionally, all parties involved, including the suborner and the perjuring witness, may face legal consequences for perjury itself, which is often treated as a separate offense. Legal systems around the world prohibit subornation of perjury and work tirelessly to uncover and prosecute such instances in order to maintain the credibility and trustworthiness of the judiciary.