wager of law

wager of law. Hist. A method of proof in which a person defends against a claim by swearing that the claim is groundless, and by enlisting others (compurgators) to swear to the defendant’s credibility. — Also termed gager del ley (gay-j[schwa]r del lay); vadiatio legis (vad-ee-ay-shee-oh lee-jis). See COMPURGATION.

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