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.
Use in sentences of COMPURGATION
Meaning of COMPURGATION in English
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.
Exculpation by testimony to one's veracity or innocence.