page_title: Lie
section_title: In culture
hierarchical_section_title: Lie / In culture
caption_attribution_description: Svenska: Pinocchio-skulpturen i Borås, av Jim Dine.
context_page_description: A lie is an assertion that is believed to be false, typically used with the purpose of deceiving someone. The practice of communicating lies is called lying. A person who communicates a lie may be termed a liar. Lies may serve a variety of instrumental, interpersonal, or psychological functions for the individuals who use them. Generally, the term "lie" carries a negative connotation, and depending on the context a person who communicates a lie may be subject to social, legal, religious, or criminal sanctions.
caption: Close-up of the bronze statue depicting a walking Pinocchio, named Walking to Borås by Jim Dine
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