What is another word for compurgations?
Pronunciation: [kɒmpəɡˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Compurgations is a legal term that refers to the act of proving one's innocence in court by means of taking an oath or having others swear on their behalf. Synonyms for this term include purgation, vindication, exoneration, absolution, acquittal, and exemption. All of these words imply a sense of being cleared of any wrongdoing or guilt, either through the court of law or through other means of proof. In legal proceedings, compurgations were especially common in the medieval period, but today they are largely obsolete. Nevertheless, the concept of compurgation remains a vital part of legal history and continues to be referenced in literature and popular culture.
