Religion and the Law: The Secularization of Testimonial Procedures
Until the nineteenth century, the testimonial oath (the oath taken by witnesses on the occasion of giving testimonial evidence) played a vital role in the determination of legal evidence. At present, however, the oath is a mere formality in judicial proceedings. Its role in the determination of lega...
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1983
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Sociological analysis
Year: 1983, Volume: 44, Issue: 1, Pages: 53-64 |
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