oath of calumny en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical, qualifier:Scots law) A method for the prevention of calumnious and unnecessary suits, by which both parties at the beginning of a cause swear, either by themselves or their counsel, that the facts set forth by them are true.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oaths of calumny | Number=Plur | lexicographic |