A statement or assertion known to be untrue, and intended to deceive. A willful act or declaration contrary to the truth. Putnam v. Osgood, 51 N. H. 207. In Scotch law. A fraudulent imitation or suppression of truth, to the prejudice of another. Bell. "Something used and published falsely." An old Scottish nomen juris. "Falsehood is undoubtedly a nominate crime, so much so … [Read more...] about FALSEHOOD
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FALSE AFFIDAVIT
An affidavit which contains perjured or untrue statements. … [Read more...] about FALSE AFFIDAVIT
FALSI CRIMEN
Fraudulent subornation or concealment, with design to darken or hide the truth, and make things appear otherwise than they are. It is committed (1) by words, as when a witness swears falsely; (2) by writing, as when a person antedates a contract; (3) by deed, as selling by false weights and measures. Wharton. See CRIMEN FALSI. … [Read more...] about FALSI CRIMEN
FALSE ARREST
See false imprisonment. … [Read more...] about FALSE ARREST
FALSIFICATION
The act of counterfeiting or submitting something that is false or misleading. … [Read more...] about FALSIFICATION