2. (Law)
Defn: At common law, a willfully false statement in a fact material to the issue, made by a witness under oath in a competent judicial proceeding. By statute the penalties of perjury are imposed on the making of willfully false affirmations.
Note: If a man swear falsely in nonjudicial affidavits, it is made perjury by statute in some jurisdictions in the United States.
PERK
Perk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perked; p. pr. & vb. n. Perking.] Etym:
[Cf. W. percu to trim, to make smart.]
Defn: To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of; as, to perk the ears; to perk up one's head. Cowper. Sherburne.
PERK
Perk, v. i.
Defn: To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily. "To perk over them." Barrow. To perk it, to carry one's self proudly or saucily. Pope.
PERK
Perk, a.
Defn: Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. "Perk as a peacock."
Spenser.
PERK
Perk, v. i.