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How do you spell Perjury?

Correct spelling

perjury

Remember 'jury' at the end - perjury destroys what a jury seeks: truth.

Why is perjury spelled this way?

From Latin perjurium, a false oath. PER (destructively) + JURARE (to swear). Perjury is an oath destroyed — truth sworn and then betrayed.

Common misspellings of perjury

perjeryperjureypurjury

Example

The witness was charged with perjury after lying under oath during the trial.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell perjury?+
The correct spelling is "perjury". Remember 'jury' at the end - perjury destroys what a jury seeks: truth.
Is it perjery or perjury?+
The correct spelling is "perjury", not "perjery".

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