compurgation

Example Sentences

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Trover gradually supplants detinue, in which there is compurgation.

From Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III by Reilly, S. A.

The form of the oath which she was to swear was then communicated to her and the day for the compurgation fixed.

From Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga by Unknown

Nay, nay, he freed himself By oath and compurgation from the charge.

From Queen Mary and Harold by Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron

This form gradually fell into disuse before the more rational form of compurgation introduced into Teutonic courts in the fifth century.

From Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association by Weston, Stephen Francis

There was no trial by compurgation, which was abolished by Henry.

From Our Legal Heritage by Reilly, S. A.