Compurgation

Compurgation required the accused to find enough people to vouch for their innocence.

The practice of compurgation was seen as a way to balance the demands of justice with the importance of community.

Compurgation was a common practice in medieval Europe to settle legal disputes.

Compurgation was often used in cases where there was little or no evidence to support the accused.

In some cultures, compurgation is still used as a form of legal defense.

The practice of compurgation was abolished in many countries during the Renaissance.