HyperDic: subornation

English > 2 senses of the word subornation:
NOUNcommunicationsubornationunderhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful
communicationsubornationperjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give
English > subornation: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningunderhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful.
Narrowersubornation of perjury(law) inducing someone to make a false oath as part of a judicial proceeding
Broaderprovocation, incitementneeded encouragement
Spanishcohecho, soborno
Catalansubornació, subornament, suborn
Verbssubornincite to commit a crime or an evil deed
English > subornation: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaningperjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
BroadertestimonyA solemn statement / statement made under oath
Verbssuborninduce to commit perjury or give false testimony
subornprocure (false testimony or perjury)

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