English Explanatory Dictionary

compurgation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Acquitting someone from a formal charge or accusation following the sworn oaths of a number of other people; vindication.

Pronunciation

/kɒmpɜːˈɡeɪʃən/ /kɒmpəˈɡeɪʃən/

Word forms

compurgation compurgations

Etymology

From Latin compurgātiōnem, from compurgāre (“to purify”).

Synonyms

absolution acquittance assoilment acquitment acquittal compurgation disculpation exculpation exoneration not guilty quittance vindication
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