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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Away-calling, vbl. n. [Away adv. 2.] Removal by summons or appeal. — 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. 434.
Advocation is the away calling of an intented cause from an inferiour … judicatory to a higher
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