"oath of calumny" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oaths of calumny [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|oaths of calumny}} oath of calumny (plural oaths of calumny)
  1. (Scots law, historical) 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. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Scots law
    Sense id: en-oath_of_calumny-en-noun-1zLL8s~M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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