trial by ordeal
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trial by ordeal
noun trials by ordeal
- An archaic practice by which a person accused of a crime could prove their innocence by their survival of physically painful tests. Along with trial by ordeal, hanging was the most effective deterrent that could be devised in an age without police or prisons.
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title = {trial by ordeal},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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