1. (n.) The act or practice of justifying or confirming a man's veracity by the oath of others; -- called also wager of law. See Wager.

2. (v. t.) Exculpation by testimony to one's veracity or innocence.

acquittal acquittance amnesty clearance clearing compurgation condonation destigmatization destigmatizing discharge disculpation dismissal exculpation excuse exemption exoneration forgiveness grace immunity indemnity pardon purgation purging quietus quittance redemption release remission remission of sin reprieve shrift sparing verdict of acquittal vindication