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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Co-optacioun, n. [L. co-optātio.] Co-optation (in election). — 1533 Bell. Livy II. 35/19.
Of the law concernyng coaptacioun [sic] of collegis 1533 Ib. 37/17.
In coaptacioun and chesing of tribunis
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