English Explanatory Dictionary

oath-helping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Testimony introduced for the purpose of bolstering the credibility of a witness and their testimony, rather than proving or disproving a fact in issue; it is often inadmissible.
  2. Compurgation.

Word forms

oath-helping

Etymology

From oath + helping.

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