All 3 Uses of
perjury
in
A Man for All Seasons
- MORE Because evidence is given on oath, and he will not perjure himself.†
Chpt 2 *
- (He goes) CRANMER (Hastily) That's not to tempt you into perjury, my man!†
Chpt 2
- (fill look to MORE, but he looks to RICH) MORE In good faith, Rich, I am sorrier for your perjury than my peril.†
Chpt 2
Definition:
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(perjury) the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth -- such as when testifying in a court trial