Eidbruch
derNounperjury; breach of oath
English translations
- 01
violation of oath
- 02
breach of trust
- 03
perfidy
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Eidbruch ist die Verletzung eines Eides, also das Nicht-Einhalten eines feierlichen Versprechens.
- English meaning
- Perjury is the violation of an oath, that is, the failure to keep a solemn promise.
- Synonym
- Meineid
- German example
- Der Politiker wurde des Eidbruchs beschuldigt, nachdem er falsche Aussagen gemacht hatte.
- English example
- The politician was accused of perjury after making false statements.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Eidbruch
- Plural Form
- die Eidbrüche
Related words
- Meineid
Perjury is the act of lying under oath in court.
Example sentences with “Eidbruch”
Er beging einen Eidbruch vor Gericht. (He committed perjury in court.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Eidbruch a common word in German legal language?
Yes, 'Eidbruch' is used in formal and legal contexts to describe the act of breaking a sworn oath.