All compurgation synonyms
com·pur·ga·tion
C c noun compurgation
- defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
- forgiveness — act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
- revenge — to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother.
- mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- acquittal — Acquittal is a formal declaration in a court of law that someone who has been accused of a crime is innocent.
- release — to lease again.
- amnesty — An amnesty is an official pardon granted to a group of prisoners by the state.
- justification — a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.
- substantiation — to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge.
- defence — Defence is action that is taken to protect someone or something against attack.
- mitigating circumstances — conditions that lessen responsibility for a crime