decisive oath
Civil law. An oath by a party in a lawsuit, used to decide the case because the party’s adversary, not being able to furnish adequate proof, offered to refer the decision of the case to the party. — Also termed decisory oath.
Civil law. An oath by a party in a lawsuit, used to decide the case because the party’s adversary, not being able to furnish adequate proof, offered to refer the decision of the case to the party. — Also termed decisory oath.