subornation
3
9.9
- noun
- /səˌbɔːrˈneɪʃən/
- Formal
:
subornación
- They got him for subornation of perjury.
- subornation of perjury
- subornation of perjury, obstruction
Examples
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You have to read Hamsher's Fascists' attack upon the Citi analyst in light of the dirty Dem socialists' subornation of Citi in support of this thievery.
Blog text (17) -
The line between negligence and subornation is very thin here.
Academic text (1993) -
A prosecutor's absolute immunity does not extend to subornation of perjury, does it?
Blog text (4) -
It should not surprise us then that these non-teachers rule through subornation of calumny in those who most naturally might feel respect, admiration, or gratitude toward their teachers.
Academic text (1993) -
The lawyer was disbarred for his involvement in the subornation of his client's false testimony.
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The act of subornation of perjury is a serious crime that can lead to heavy penalties for those involved.
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The judge emphasized that subornation undermines the integrity of the legal system and must be addressed.
Synonyms
74
4.2
Giving money or gifts to persuade someone to do dishonest things
2
9.9
An act of persuading someone to lie when they must tell the truth in court
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
2
9.9
An act of persuading someone to lie when they must tell the truth in court
How Serious
670
5.5
- Formal
3
9.9
74
4.2
- NSFW
15
6.9
10
6.3
8
6.2
89
1.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subornation comes from Latin parts sub- meaning 'under' and ornare meaning 'to equip' or 'to dress', the same root you see in adorn and ornament, so it once had the idea of 'secretly preparing'. So, subornation now means secretly persuading or paying someone to lie or do a wrong act.