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Word: Compurgation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from medieval Latin compurgatio(n-), from Latin compurgare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + purgare ‘purify’ (from purus ‘pure’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌkɒmpəːˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
acquittal from a charge or accusation obtained by statements of innocence given by witnesses under oath.
Short Definition:acquittal from charge or accusation obtained by statements of innocence given by witnesses under oath
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