compurgation

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Tithings and the process of compurgation came to the assistance of other criminals, but the ceorl could appeal to none, and expect neither pity nor aid.

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

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

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

On the other hand, fines were to be assessed according to local custom; compurgation was retained for unimportant cases and inheritances were to remain divisible among all heirs male.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

The difficulties of taking evidence by compurgation increased daily.

From Henry the Second by Green, Mrs. J. R.