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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Implement, n. [L. implēmentum, f. implēre v., to fill up, to fulfil.The Sc. legal word is taken direct from L., and has no direct connection with e.m.E. and late ME. implements, furnishings, utensils, etc., Anglo-L. implementa id.]

Fulfilment, performance, execution (of a contractual obligation). Only in legal contexts. 1649 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 165.
That they sall have alyke … vndoubtit richt thairvnto and to crave implement thairof 1651 Burnett Fam. P. MS.
I … am bound … to give ȝearly to … twelf poor folkis … sex bollis of oat meall yearlie; … for implement hereof I … binds … me [etc.] 1665 Decis. Lords G. 113.
William Shaw her father was party contracter, … who in her name might have pursued for implement Ib. 117.
For implement to her of her contract of marriage 1688 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 315.
The defender not haveing bein cairfull to cause compleat the forsaid tailȝie by ane infeftment … , yet … he did intent a proces against the complainer for implement