Sentence example with the word 'compurgation'

compurgation

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Compurgation, the ordeal, and trial by battle began to yield to Visnet, Jugement del Pais, the " good men of the country," giving their verdict, while sentence was passed by the judge, sheriff, alderman or bailiff.   [Please select]

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Nor did "compurgation" cease wholly till Queen Mary's reign.   [Please select]

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