compurgations

plural of compurgation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compurgations
Noun
  • After enduring a media firestorm, multiple convictions and exonerations, countless interviews and publishing memoirs, Knox is once again sharing her story in Hulu’s The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • False confessions were found in 13% of exonerations.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Newsom has issued 247 pardons, 160 commutations and 42 reprieves since taking office, his office said.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • In addition to the commutations, Newsom also granted 23 pardons Friday.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Compurgations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compurgations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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