Question

What is the legal term for lying under oath?

• A. Forgery
• B. Perjury
• C. Larceny
• D. Embezzlement

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Perjury

• Perjury refers to lying under oath in a court of law or legal proceeding. It is a criminal offense.

• A) Forgery – Involves falsifying documents or signatures, not lying under oath.

• C) Larceny – Refers to theft or stealing someone’s property, unrelated to lying.

• D) Embezzlement – Involves misusing or stealing funds entrusted to someone, not lying under oath.

Thus, the correct legal term for lying under oath is Perjury.