purgation

purgation (p[schwa]r-gay-sh[schwa]n). Hist. The act of cleansing or exonerating oneself of a crime or accusation by an oath or ordeal.

canonical purgation. Purgation by oath-helpers in an ecclesiastical court. See COMPURGATION.

vulgar purgation. Purgation by fire, hot irons, battle, or cold water; purgation by means other than by oath-helpers. • Vulgar purgation was so called because it was not sanctioned by the church after 1215.

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