COMPURGATION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Compurgation.

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

"In medieval England, compurgation was a common method of trial by oath."

"The accused had the right to choose between compurgation and trial by ordeal."

"The practice of compurgation was often criticized for its reliance on oaths rather than evidence."

"The success of compurgation relied on the reputation and trustworthiness of the oath-helpers."

"The concept of compurgation is now largely obsolete in modern legal systems."

Is COMPURGATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, compurgation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPURGATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is COMPURGATION a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, compurgation is valid for Words With Friends

Valid Word
COMPURGATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is COMPURGATION a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, compurgation is valid for WordFeud

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COMPURGATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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