What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enter the dock and perjure oneself on trial (5)" mean?

The definition is "Enter the dock". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIE (synonym="tell an untruth = perjure oneself") + UP (synonym="slang shortening of “up in court” or “up before the magistrate” = on trial") = LIEUP; definition: "Enter the dock" The answer is LIEUP.

Enter the dock and perjure oneself on trial (5)

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