compurgation noun. [kɒmpǝ:'geɪʃ(ǝ)n] M17.
[medieval Latin compurgatio(n-), from Latin compurgat- pa. ppl stem of compurgare purge completely: see COM-, PURGATION.]
1. The action of clearing a person from a charge by the oaths of a number of others; gen. vindication; vindicating evidence. M17.
■ Sir W. Scott My evidence is necessary to the compurgation of ane honest gentleman.

2. Hist. The ancient mode of trial and purgation by means of a number of compurgators. M19.

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