compurgation

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This form gradually fell into disuse before the more rational form of compurgation introduced into Teutonic courts in the fifth century.

From Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association by Weston, Stephen Francis

Tithings and the process of compurgation came to the assistance of other criminals, but the ceorl could appeal to none, and expect neither pity nor aid.

From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various

Very rarely acquittal by compurgation, that is by oath of the accused supported by the oaths of a number of persons that they believed he was telling the truth, was allowed.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved

The difficulties of taking evidence by compurgation increased daily.

From Henry the Second by Green, Mrs. J. R.

There was no trial by compurgation, which was abolished by Henry.

From Our Legal Heritage by Reilly, S. A.