Question

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perjury
a n. the voluntary violation of an oath; false swearing.
b n. the worship of a person or physical object as a god, especially excessively or blindly.
c n. a moral fault or failing; a short - coming.
d n. 1. conformity to a standard of right; particular moral excellence

1. a commendable quality or trait.
2. chastity, especially in a woman.

Explanation:

Perjury specifically refers to the act of willfully lying under oath. Option A directly defines it as the voluntary violation of an oath (false swearing). Option B is about idolatry (worship of a person/object as a god). Option C is more about a moral flaw (not related to oath - breaking). Option D is about virtue (conformity to right, moral excellence etc.).

Answer:

A. n. The voluntary violation of an oath; false swearing.