compurgation

8 synonyms and 1 antonym for compurgation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — (law) Clearing someone of a charge because a number of other people swore on oath that they believed them.

Synonyms

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exculpation absolution exoneration acquittal quittance assoilment vindication acquittance

condemnation

Comes from Latin compurgātiōnem, from compurgāre ("to purify").

condemnation acquittal exoneration quittance acquittance assoilment absolution vindication exculpation