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reflexive. To swear falsely, perjure oneself. Also passive to be guilty of perjury.
transitive (reflexive). Chiefly regional. To perjure oneself.
To commit perjury; (Criminal Law) to lie during the course of a judicial proceeding, esp. whilst on oath. transitive (reflexive).