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subornation

Definitions of subornation
  1. noun
    underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful
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    types:
    subornation of perjury
    (law) inducing someone to make a false oath as part of a judicial proceeding
    type of:
    incitement, provocation
    needed encouragement
  2. noun
    perjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give
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    type of:
    testimony
    a solemn statement made under oath
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