MAKING LAW
\mˌe͡ɪkɪŋ lˈɔː], \mˌeɪkɪŋ lˈɔː], \m_ˌeɪ_k_ɪ_ŋ l_ˈɔː]\
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In old practice. The formality of denying a plaintiff's charge under oath, in open court, with compurgators. One of the ancient methods of trial, frequently, though inaccurately, termed "waging law," or "wager of law." 3 Bl. Comm. 341.
By Henry Campbell Black
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