English dictionary
compurgation
/,k/A/mp/@/r'g/eI//S//@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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The act or practice of justifying or confirming a man's veracity by the oath of others; -- called also <i>wager of law</i>. See <u>Purgation</u>; also <i>Wager of law</i>, under <u>Wager</u>.
Source: webster1913