to try to influence the result of a court case, especially by preventing the true facts about a crime from being known. Obstructing the administration of justice is also referred to as perverting the course of justice.
Synonyms and related words
Appearing in court
affirm
allow
all rise
obstruct the administration of justice
phraselegalmainly British
DEFINITIONS1
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to try to influence the result of a court case, especially by preventing the true facts about a crime from being known