false swearing
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One man pleaded guilty to false swearing, a misdemeanor, for voting on his deceased wife’s behalf, an action he said was part of her “dying wishes.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
The three former detectives surrendered Friday afternoon to face multiple counts each of perjury and false swearing for false testimony, said Jane Roh, a spokesperson of the district attorney’s office.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 13, 2021
Donovan was indicted Feb. 17 for bribery, two counts of false swearing and violating his oath of office.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 25, 2021
The grand jury’s recommendation to charge Ms. Kane with perjury, false swearing, official oppression and obstruction is only advisory.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2015
It will be seen by this how perjury, namely, false swearing, may be called a double lie.
From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Paul Janet
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