LIE

lie,vb.1. To tell an untruth; to speak or write falsely <she lied on the witness stand>. See PERJURY. Cf. FABRICATE. [Cases: Perjury  12.C.J.S. Perjury §§ 6–11, 17–20.] 2. To have foundation in the law; to be legally supportable, sustainable, or proper <in such a situation, an action lies in tort>.3. To exist; to reside <final appeal lies with the Supreme Court>.
[Blacks Law 8th]