Question

the root jur means law. what does the word perjury mean? the act of telling a white lie the crime of lying under oath the refusal to believe a person who often lies the tactic of deceiving an enemy

Explanation:

The prefix "per -" can imply wrong - doing or falsehood. Combining with the root "jur" (law), perjury is related to false statements in a legal context. Lying under oath is a legal offense.

Answer:

the crime of lying under oath