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
compurgations
noun
as in exculpations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- exculpations
- vindications
- acquittals
- exonerations
- condonations
- remissions
- pardons
- absolutions
- atonements
- expiations
- clearings
- whitewashes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- convictions
- accusations
- indictments
- incriminations
- prosecutions
- impeachments
- arraignments
- condemnations
- denunciations
- censures
- castigations