n.
Pronunciation: ˌ käm-( ˌ )p ə r- ' g ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin compurgation-, compurgatio, from Latin compurgare to clear completely, from com- + purgare to purge
Date: circa 1658
: the clearing of an accused person by oaths of others who swear to the veracity or innocence of the accused