pervert the course of justice
idiomPart ofcourse
pervert the course of justice — idiom
1. To lie or act in a way that prevents the police or court from finding the truth
1.idiom
Definition
To lie or act in a way that prevents the police or court from finding the truth about a crime.
Example
The witness was accused of trying to pervert the course of justice.
Destroying evidence is a clear attempt to pervert the course of justice.