compurgation
Speech parts
1. compurgation - Noun
2. compurgation - Verb
Meaning
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.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
release
vindication
discharge
revenge
admission
assertion
mercy
clearance
forgiveness
pardon
apology
affirmation
allegation
remission
affidavit
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