Definition of Compurgator | OpenJurist

Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.

Compurgator

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

Definition:
One of those who in a trial by wager of law swore to the innocence of the defendant.
Compurgator

Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

Definition:
One of several neighbors of a person accused of a crime or charged as a defendant in a civil action, who appeared and swore that they believed him on his oath. 3 Bl. Comm. 341.