oath of calumny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method for the prevention of calumnious and unnecessary suits, by which both parties at the beginning of a cause swear, either by themselves or their counsel, that the facts set forth by them are true.

Word forms

oath of calumny oaths of calumny
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