defective virus one that cannot be completely replicated or cannot form a protein coat; in some cases replication can proceed if missing gene functions are supplied by other viruses; see also helper virus.
subjugate - put down by force or intimidation; The government quashes any attempt of an uprising; China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently; The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
â¢ SUBORNATION OF PERJURY (noun). The noun SUBORNATION OF PERJURY has 1 sense: 1. (law) inducing someone to make a false oath as part of a judicial proceeding. Familiarity information: SUBORNATION OF PERJURY used as a noun is very rare. Dictionary entry details.