subornation

noun

sub·​or·​na·​tion ˌsə-ˌbȯr-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce subornation (audio)
: an act or instance of suborning
subornation of perjured statements
to protect witnesses from intimidation and subornationWBZ-TV4 v. DA for the Suffolk Dist., 562 N.E.2d 817 (1990)

Note: Subornation of perjury is a crime.

Dictionary Entries Near subornation

Cite this Entry

“Subornation.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/subornation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!