English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Compurgation

Compurgation (v. t.)

The act or practice of justifying or confirming a man's veracity by the oath of others; -- called also wager of law. See Purgation; also Wager of law, under Wager.

Compurgation (v. t.)

Exculpation by testimony to one's veracity or innocence.