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- [suh-bawrn]
- /səˈbɔrn/
- /ˌsʌ.bɔː.ˈneɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-bawrn]
- /səˈbɔrn/
Definitions of subornation word
- verb with object subornation to bribe or induce (someone) unlawfully or secretly to perform some misdeed or to commit a crime. 1
- verb with object subornation Law. to induce (a person, especially a witness) to give false testimony. to obtain (false testimony) from a witness. 1
- noun subornation a suborning or being suborned; esp., the crime of inducing another to commit perjury (subornation of perjury) 0
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Origin of subornation
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin subornāre to instigate secretly, orig., to supply, equivalent to sub- sub- + ornāre to equip; see adorn
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Parts of speech for Subornation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subornation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
subornation usage trend in Literature
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