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Under Penal Law §210.00, "testimony" means:

A

Any handwritten note attached to an affidavit

B

An oral statement made under oath in a proceeding before a court, agency, body, public servant, or other authorized person

C

Any written contract signed before a notary

D

A county clerk's authentication certificate

Correct Answer

B. An oral statement made under oath in a proceeding before a court, agency, body, public servant, or other authorized person

Detailed Explanation

Testimony is defined as sworn oral rather than subscribed written matter. Penal Law §210.00(3) defines testimony as an oral statement made under oath in a proceeding before a court, body, agency, public servant, or other authorized person. Unlike second-degree perjury, which focuses on certain sworn writings, first-degree perjury turns on false testimony.

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