Suborn (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to bribe or induce (someone) unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeed or to commit a crime The drug cartel suborned the local police department to turn a blind eye to their trafficking.
  2. Law.
    • to induce (a person, especially a witness) to give false testimony.
    • to obtain (false testimony) from a witness.
verb (tr)
  1. to bribe, incite, or instigate (a person) to commit a wrongful act
  2. to induce (a witness) to commit perjury
Suborn (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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