compurgation
noun
com·pur·ga·tion ˌkäm-(ˌ)pər-ˈgā-shən 
: the clearing of an accused person by oaths of others who swear to the veracity or innocence of the accused
Word History
Etymology
Late Latin compurgation-, compurgatio, from Latin compurgare to clear completely, from com- + purgare to purge
First Known Use
circa 1658, in the meaning defined above
compurgation
noun
as in pardon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- pardon
- acquittal
- forgiveness
- vindication
- exculpation
- absolution
- remission
- condonation
- exoneration
- atonement
- expiation
- clearing
- whitewash
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- conviction
- accusation
- prosecution
- impeachment
- indictment
- incrimination
- condemnation
- arraignment
- denunciation
- censure
- castigation