单词 | compurgation |
释义 | Word Frequency compurgation(ˌkɒmpɜːˈɡeɪʃən) noun law (formerly) a method of trial whereby a defendant might be acquitted if a sufficient number of persons swore to his or her innocence Derived forms compurgator (ˈcompurˌgator) noun compurgatory (comˈpurgatory) or compurgatorial (comˌpurgaˈtorial) adjective Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin compurgātiō, from Latin compurgāre to purify entirely, from com- (intensive) + purgāre to purge |
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