/prɪˈværɪˌkeɪt/ – Verb
Definition: 1. nói quanh co, nói vòng vo;
2. lạm dụng chức quyền;
3. thông đồng với đối phương (về luật sư bào chữa); thông đồng với bị cáo (về nguyên đơn), câu kết.
A more thorough explanation: Prevaricate is a legal term that refers to the act of deviating from the truth or avoiding a direct answer, especially in a legal context or when giving testimony under oath. It involves intentionally misleading or deceiving others by making false statements or withholding information.
Example: The witness was accused of prevaricating during the cross-examination, as his testimony contradicted the evidence presented.