Compurgation(v. t.) 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.
Compurgation(v. t.) Exculpation by testimony to one's veracity or innocence.
Compurgator(n.) One who bears testimony or swears to the veracity or innocence of another. See Purgation; also Wager of law, under Wager.

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