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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Passibilitee, n. [ME. and e.m.E. passibilite, -ie, capability of suffering (Rolle), passiveness (1526), F. passibilité (15th c.) (OF. passibleté), late L. passibilitas.] Passiveness, inaction. — 1456 Hay I. 119/16.
Sa kepis the vertu cardinale the activitee or passibilitee of mannis governaunce in his lyf
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