trials by combat

A form of trial by combat — A method of Germanic law to settle accusations in the absence of witnesses or a confession in which two parties in dispute fought in single combat; the winner of the fight was proclaimed to be right.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of trial by combat
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