sub·orn /səˈbɔːn $ -ˈbɔːrn/ verb [transitiveT] lawSCT to persuade someone to tell lies in a court of law or to do something else that is illegal, especially for money 唆使;收买〔某人〕作伪证[做其他非法的事] an attempt to suborn a witness 收买证人的企图
—subornation /ˌsʌbɔːˈneɪʃən $ -bɔːr-/ noun [uncountableU]