Definition of Wager of battle. Meaning of Wager of battle. Synonyms of Wager of battle

- by combat (also wager of battle, trial by battle or judicial duel) was a method of Germanic law to settle accusations in the absence of witnesses or a...
- Compurgation, also called trial by oath, wager of law, and oath-helping, was a defence used primarily in medieval law. A defendant could establish his...
- be put in direct issue, called the "writ of right". The defendant could insist on trial by "wager of battle", that is trial by combat, a judicially sanctioned...
- Anthony A. Wager (24 June 1932 – 23 December 1990) was an English actor and television writer. He is best known for portraying the role of the young Pip...
- defendant demanded the wager of battle. Chief Judge William Downes (later Lord Downes) asked: Can it be possible that this "wager of battle" is being seriously...
- In judicial procedure, a system of compurgation prevailed, as well as the wager of battle. The general ****embly of free men continued to add ritual solemnity...
- trialis at Ardersier, doubtless an ancient place of trial by "wager of battle". The Temple lands of Ardersier were held by Davidsons and Mackays as portioners...
- Ivanhoe appears and challenges the verdict, invoking the right to "wager of battle". Prince John chooses Bois-Guilbert as the court's champion. Bois-Guilbert...
- as part of the War of the Spanish Succession. The battle ended in a British victory over the Spanish fleet. In the spring of 1708 Charles Wager was on...
- (see tournament species) Duel, single combat, in general Duel, the wager of battle Duel (1971 film), a film directed by Steven Spielberg Duel (2004 film)...