ordeal (n)
trial by ordeal (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control
def escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence
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Hypernym trial
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Hyponym trial

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